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 6
▸ Crush Injuries 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 2
▸ Concussion 6
▸ Whiplash 25
▸ Contusion/Bruise 37
▸ Abrasion 23
▸ Pain/Nausea 5
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.
Caught Speeding Recently in Far Rockaway-Bayswater
- 2024 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW6494) – 130 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2019 Blue Kia Sedan (LLA1098) – 92 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2014 Black Infiniti Coupe (GIVETHX) – 80 times • 6 in last 90d here
- 2013 Black BMW Suburban (LGK2014) – 78 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 Gray Audi Sedn (KPW8428) – 71 times • 1 in last 90d here
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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Beach Channel Drive, one small body; a neighborhood’s long toll
Far Rockaway-Bayswater: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 2, 2025
A 10-year-old girl died on Beach Channel Drive in the late afternoon. An infant was hurt beside her. NYC Open Data records the case on Feb 9, 2022. CrashID 4501630.
She was one of 6 people killed on Far Rockaway-Bayswater streets since Jan 1, 2022. Another 585 were injured across 1,416 crashes. NYC Open Data.
The pattern doesn’t let up
Crashes are rising this year: 335 so far versus 260 at this point last year, a 28.8% jump. Injuries are up too: 146 this year versus 121 last year, up 20.7%. Period ends Sep 2, 2025. NYC Open Data.
Evenings hit hardest here. The 7 PM hour shows the most injuries, 59. Late afternoon is bad too: 49 at 4 PM. NYC Open Data.
Where the blood pools
Beach Channel Drive leads the harm: 2 deaths and 54 injuries. Seagirt Boulevard adds 1 death and 24 injuries. NYC Open Data.
Pedestrians carry the weight: 5 of the 6 dead were on foot. NYC Open Data.
The crash files cite named failures again and again: inattention, failure to yield, unsafe speed, and blown signals. NYC Open Data – Vehicles.
Officials know these roads are deadly
“The current state of the Conduit falls significantly short… it’s poorly designed… and the lack of sufficient pedestrian and bike infrastructure makes it even more dangerous,” said Queens Borough President Donovan Richards about the corridor toward JFK. Streetsblog NYC.
Closer to home, Beach Channel and Seagirt are where people die and get hurt. The files are clear. NYC Open Data.
Fix what we can see
Start where people are getting hit:
- On Beach Channel Drive and Seagirt Boulevard, add hard protection for walkers at crossings, daylight corners, give leading pedestrian intervals, and harden turns. These target common crash types logged here. NYC Open Data – Vehicles.
- Focus night and evening enforcement on these corridors. Injuries spike then. NYC Open Data – Crashes.
Citywide tools exist. The Council can lower default speeds under Sammy’s Law. Our Council Member, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, chairs transportation. Use it. Our Senator, James Sanders, voted yes in committee on the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045) to force repeat speeders to use speed limiters. Open States. Our Assembly Member, Khaleel Anderson, voted yes to extend school speed zones. Timeline.
Lower speeds. Box in the worst drivers. Start with the streets that keep breaking us. Act now. /take_action/.
Frequently Asked Questions
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▸ How many people were killed and injured here since 2022?
▸ Where are the worst spots?
▸ When are crashes most common here?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501630 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-02
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
- Can New York City Fix Its Deadly ‘Conduit’ to JFK Airport?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-13
- Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23
- NYPD cruiser involved in crash in Queens; 3 people injured, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-05
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Khaleel Anderson
District 31
Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
District 31
State Senator James Sanders
District 10
Help Fix the Problem.
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Far Rockaway-Bayswater
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Driver hits car's right rear; passenger hurt▸Sep 27 - Two sedans headed west on Beach 9 St at Seagirt Blvd. A driver in a Nissan hit the right rear of a westbound Toyota. A 23-year-old passenger was injured, conscious, with back and internal complaints.
A westbound Nissan sedan driver hit the right rear of a westbound Toyota on Beach 9 St at Seagirt Blvd in Queens. A 23-year-old female passenger was injured; she was conscious with back pain and internal complaints. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact, the Nissan had right front bumper damage and the Toyota had right rear bumper damage, and contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified" for both drivers.
26
Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says▸
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Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-09-26
21
Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection▸
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Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-21
20
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested▸
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Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-20
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
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Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
22
Drivers collide during U-turn on Beach Channel▸Aug 22 - Northbound on Beach Channel Drive at Hassock Street, a motorcyclist tried a U-turn as a sedan driver went straight. The drivers collided. The rider suffered leg pain and shock. It was 8:55 p.m. Police listed driver errors.
Two northbound drivers collided on Beach Channel Drive at Hassock Street in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcyclist attempted a U-turn while a sedan driver continued straight, and the two collided. The 40-year-old male motorcyclist reported knee and lower-leg pain and was listed as injured; other injuries were not specified. Police recorded driver errors: Turning Improperly and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Police also noted left-front damage on the motorcycle and center-front damage on the sedan. Both vehicles were recorded as traveling northbound at the time of impact.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Left-turning sedan strikes Far Rockaway pedestrian▸Aug 12 - A Lexus sedan turned left on Mott and hit a woman in the crosswalk at Beach 20th. She stayed conscious, clutching her bruised arm. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth: a person hurt at an intersection.
A 2021 Lexus sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was making a left turn from Mott Ave at Beach 20 St in Queens when it struck a 38-year-old woman in the intersection. The pedestrian suffered a bruised arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for all parties. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the car showed no damage. The driver was turning left, a high-risk maneuver for people on foot at intersections. No driver errors were recorded beyond the unspecified factors in the report.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸Aug 8 - Flash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.
"signage as a 'small step' and 'low-hanging fruit,'" -- Donovan J. Richards
Action: infrastructure request (no bill number). Status: public call on August 8, 2025; not advanced to committee or vote. The matter was described as a "call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts." Queens Borough President Donovan J. Richards called signage a "small step" and "low-hanging fruit." Council Member Vickie Paladino urged signs to warn drivers unfamiliar with the area. State Sen. John Liu pressed city, state and federal agencies and criticized federal funding cuts. Safety analyst note: "Flood warning signage may help alert motorists but does little to address the underlying risks to pedestrians and cyclists... only comprehensive infrastructure improvements would yield significant safety benefits for vulnerable road users."
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Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
Left-Turning SUV T-Bones Another SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Aug 4 - A left-turning SUV hit the right side of a southbound SUV on Rockaway Freeway. Four people were injured. Drivers and front passengers suffered head trauma, a fractured arm, concussions, and bleeding amid night sirens.
According to the police report ... two Ford SUVs collided on Rockaway Freeway at Seagirt Boulevard. One vehicle was making a left turn northbound; the other was going straight southbound. Four occupants were injured: both drivers and both front passengers. Reported injuries included head trauma, a concussion, a fractured arm, and bleeding. The southbound SUV shows left-front bumper damage; the left-turning SUV shows right-side door damage. The police report lists all contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were recorded in the data.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
28
Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Brookhaven▸Jul 28 - SUV driver turned left on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St and hit a northbound cyclist. The rider, 18, suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
In Queens, the driver of an SUV making a left turn on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St hit a northbound cyclist who was making a right turn. The cyclist, 18, sustained a head injury and reported a bruise. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. Impact points were the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s front end. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants.
23
Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing Signalized Intersection▸Jul 23 - A sedan making a right turn hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal on Seagirt Ave. A 34-year-old man was injured. A 6-year-old girl and two car occupants were also involved.
A sedan traveling south on Seagirt Ave made a right turn and struck two pedestrians, a 34-year-old man and a 6-year-old girl, who were crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the man suffered an elbow and arm injury with abrasions. The girl’s injuries were unspecified. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were also listed but not reported as injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield are noted in the data. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of the crash.
Sep 27 - Two sedans headed west on Beach 9 St at Seagirt Blvd. A driver in a Nissan hit the right rear of a westbound Toyota. A 23-year-old passenger was injured, conscious, with back and internal complaints.
A westbound Nissan sedan driver hit the right rear of a westbound Toyota on Beach 9 St at Seagirt Blvd in Queens. A 23-year-old female passenger was injured; she was conscious with back pain and internal complaints. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact, the Nissan had right front bumper damage and the Toyota had right rear bumper damage, and contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified" for both drivers.
26
Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says▸
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Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-09-26
21
Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection▸
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Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-21
20
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested▸
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Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-20
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
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Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
22
Drivers collide during U-turn on Beach Channel▸Aug 22 - Northbound on Beach Channel Drive at Hassock Street, a motorcyclist tried a U-turn as a sedan driver went straight. The drivers collided. The rider suffered leg pain and shock. It was 8:55 p.m. Police listed driver errors.
Two northbound drivers collided on Beach Channel Drive at Hassock Street in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcyclist attempted a U-turn while a sedan driver continued straight, and the two collided. The 40-year-old male motorcyclist reported knee and lower-leg pain and was listed as injured; other injuries were not specified. Police recorded driver errors: Turning Improperly and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Police also noted left-front damage on the motorcycle and center-front damage on the sedan. Both vehicles were recorded as traveling northbound at the time of impact.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Left-turning sedan strikes Far Rockaway pedestrian▸Aug 12 - A Lexus sedan turned left on Mott and hit a woman in the crosswalk at Beach 20th. She stayed conscious, clutching her bruised arm. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth: a person hurt at an intersection.
A 2021 Lexus sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was making a left turn from Mott Ave at Beach 20 St in Queens when it struck a 38-year-old woman in the intersection. The pedestrian suffered a bruised arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for all parties. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the car showed no damage. The driver was turning left, a high-risk maneuver for people on foot at intersections. No driver errors were recorded beyond the unspecified factors in the report.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸Aug 8 - Flash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.
"signage as a 'small step' and 'low-hanging fruit,'" -- Donovan J. Richards
Action: infrastructure request (no bill number). Status: public call on August 8, 2025; not advanced to committee or vote. The matter was described as a "call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts." Queens Borough President Donovan J. Richards called signage a "small step" and "low-hanging fruit." Council Member Vickie Paladino urged signs to warn drivers unfamiliar with the area. State Sen. John Liu pressed city, state and federal agencies and criticized federal funding cuts. Safety analyst note: "Flood warning signage may help alert motorists but does little to address the underlying risks to pedestrians and cyclists... only comprehensive infrastructure improvements would yield significant safety benefits for vulnerable road users."
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Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
Left-Turning SUV T-Bones Another SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Aug 4 - A left-turning SUV hit the right side of a southbound SUV on Rockaway Freeway. Four people were injured. Drivers and front passengers suffered head trauma, a fractured arm, concussions, and bleeding amid night sirens.
According to the police report ... two Ford SUVs collided on Rockaway Freeway at Seagirt Boulevard. One vehicle was making a left turn northbound; the other was going straight southbound. Four occupants were injured: both drivers and both front passengers. Reported injuries included head trauma, a concussion, a fractured arm, and bleeding. The southbound SUV shows left-front bumper damage; the left-turning SUV shows right-side door damage. The police report lists all contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were recorded in the data.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
28
Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Brookhaven▸Jul 28 - SUV driver turned left on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St and hit a northbound cyclist. The rider, 18, suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
In Queens, the driver of an SUV making a left turn on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St hit a northbound cyclist who was making a right turn. The cyclist, 18, sustained a head injury and reported a bruise. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. Impact points were the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s front end. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants.
23
Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing Signalized Intersection▸Jul 23 - A sedan making a right turn hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal on Seagirt Ave. A 34-year-old man was injured. A 6-year-old girl and two car occupants were also involved.
A sedan traveling south on Seagirt Ave made a right turn and struck two pedestrians, a 34-year-old man and a 6-year-old girl, who were crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the man suffered an elbow and arm injury with abrasions. The girl’s injuries were unspecified. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were also listed but not reported as injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield are noted in the data. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of the crash.
- Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says, Gothamist, Published 2025-09-26
21
Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection▸
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Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-21
20
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested▸
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Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-20
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
-
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
-
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
22
Drivers collide during U-turn on Beach Channel▸Aug 22 - Northbound on Beach Channel Drive at Hassock Street, a motorcyclist tried a U-turn as a sedan driver went straight. The drivers collided. The rider suffered leg pain and shock. It was 8:55 p.m. Police listed driver errors.
Two northbound drivers collided on Beach Channel Drive at Hassock Street in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcyclist attempted a U-turn while a sedan driver continued straight, and the two collided. The 40-year-old male motorcyclist reported knee and lower-leg pain and was listed as injured; other injuries were not specified. Police recorded driver errors: Turning Improperly and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Police also noted left-front damage on the motorcycle and center-front damage on the sedan. Both vehicles were recorded as traveling northbound at the time of impact.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Left-turning sedan strikes Far Rockaway pedestrian▸Aug 12 - A Lexus sedan turned left on Mott and hit a woman in the crosswalk at Beach 20th. She stayed conscious, clutching her bruised arm. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth: a person hurt at an intersection.
A 2021 Lexus sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was making a left turn from Mott Ave at Beach 20 St in Queens when it struck a 38-year-old woman in the intersection. The pedestrian suffered a bruised arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for all parties. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the car showed no damage. The driver was turning left, a high-risk maneuver for people on foot at intersections. No driver errors were recorded beyond the unspecified factors in the report.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸Aug 8 - Flash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.
"signage as a 'small step' and 'low-hanging fruit,'" -- Donovan J. Richards
Action: infrastructure request (no bill number). Status: public call on August 8, 2025; not advanced to committee or vote. The matter was described as a "call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts." Queens Borough President Donovan J. Richards called signage a "small step" and "low-hanging fruit." Council Member Vickie Paladino urged signs to warn drivers unfamiliar with the area. State Sen. John Liu pressed city, state and federal agencies and criticized federal funding cuts. Safety analyst note: "Flood warning signage may help alert motorists but does little to address the underlying risks to pedestrians and cyclists... only comprehensive infrastructure improvements would yield significant safety benefits for vulnerable road users."
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
Left-Turning SUV T-Bones Another SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Aug 4 - A left-turning SUV hit the right side of a southbound SUV on Rockaway Freeway. Four people were injured. Drivers and front passengers suffered head trauma, a fractured arm, concussions, and bleeding amid night sirens.
According to the police report ... two Ford SUVs collided on Rockaway Freeway at Seagirt Boulevard. One vehicle was making a left turn northbound; the other was going straight southbound. Four occupants were injured: both drivers and both front passengers. Reported injuries included head trauma, a concussion, a fractured arm, and bleeding. The southbound SUV shows left-front bumper damage; the left-turning SUV shows right-side door damage. The police report lists all contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were recorded in the data.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
28
Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Brookhaven▸Jul 28 - SUV driver turned left on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St and hit a northbound cyclist. The rider, 18, suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
In Queens, the driver of an SUV making a left turn on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St hit a northbound cyclist who was making a right turn. The cyclist, 18, sustained a head injury and reported a bruise. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. Impact points were the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s front end. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants.
23
Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing Signalized Intersection▸Jul 23 - A sedan making a right turn hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal on Seagirt Ave. A 34-year-old man was injured. A 6-year-old girl and two car occupants were also involved.
A sedan traveling south on Seagirt Ave made a right turn and struck two pedestrians, a 34-year-old man and a 6-year-old girl, who were crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the man suffered an elbow and arm injury with abrasions. The girl’s injuries were unspecified. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were also listed but not reported as injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield are noted in the data. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of the crash.
- Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection, ABC7, Published 2025-09-21
20
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested▸
-
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-20
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
-
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
-
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
22
Drivers collide during U-turn on Beach Channel▸Aug 22 - Northbound on Beach Channel Drive at Hassock Street, a motorcyclist tried a U-turn as a sedan driver went straight. The drivers collided. The rider suffered leg pain and shock. It was 8:55 p.m. Police listed driver errors.
Two northbound drivers collided on Beach Channel Drive at Hassock Street in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcyclist attempted a U-turn while a sedan driver continued straight, and the two collided. The 40-year-old male motorcyclist reported knee and lower-leg pain and was listed as injured; other injuries were not specified. Police recorded driver errors: Turning Improperly and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Police also noted left-front damage on the motorcycle and center-front damage on the sedan. Both vehicles were recorded as traveling northbound at the time of impact.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Left-turning sedan strikes Far Rockaway pedestrian▸Aug 12 - A Lexus sedan turned left on Mott and hit a woman in the crosswalk at Beach 20th. She stayed conscious, clutching her bruised arm. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth: a person hurt at an intersection.
A 2021 Lexus sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was making a left turn from Mott Ave at Beach 20 St in Queens when it struck a 38-year-old woman in the intersection. The pedestrian suffered a bruised arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for all parties. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the car showed no damage. The driver was turning left, a high-risk maneuver for people on foot at intersections. No driver errors were recorded beyond the unspecified factors in the report.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸Aug 8 - Flash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.
"signage as a 'small step' and 'low-hanging fruit,'" -- Donovan J. Richards
Action: infrastructure request (no bill number). Status: public call on August 8, 2025; not advanced to committee or vote. The matter was described as a "call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts." Queens Borough President Donovan J. Richards called signage a "small step" and "low-hanging fruit." Council Member Vickie Paladino urged signs to warn drivers unfamiliar with the area. State Sen. John Liu pressed city, state and federal agencies and criticized federal funding cuts. Safety analyst note: "Flood warning signage may help alert motorists but does little to address the underlying risks to pedestrians and cyclists... only comprehensive infrastructure improvements would yield significant safety benefits for vulnerable road users."
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
Left-Turning SUV T-Bones Another SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Aug 4 - A left-turning SUV hit the right side of a southbound SUV on Rockaway Freeway. Four people were injured. Drivers and front passengers suffered head trauma, a fractured arm, concussions, and bleeding amid night sirens.
According to the police report ... two Ford SUVs collided on Rockaway Freeway at Seagirt Boulevard. One vehicle was making a left turn northbound; the other was going straight southbound. Four occupants were injured: both drivers and both front passengers. Reported injuries included head trauma, a concussion, a fractured arm, and bleeding. The southbound SUV shows left-front bumper damage; the left-turning SUV shows right-side door damage. The police report lists all contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were recorded in the data.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
28
Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Brookhaven▸Jul 28 - SUV driver turned left on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St and hit a northbound cyclist. The rider, 18, suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
In Queens, the driver of an SUV making a left turn on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St hit a northbound cyclist who was making a right turn. The cyclist, 18, sustained a head injury and reported a bruise. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. Impact points were the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s front end. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants.
23
Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing Signalized Intersection▸Jul 23 - A sedan making a right turn hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal on Seagirt Ave. A 34-year-old man was injured. A 6-year-old girl and two car occupants were also involved.
A sedan traveling south on Seagirt Ave made a right turn and struck two pedestrians, a 34-year-old man and a 6-year-old girl, who were crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the man suffered an elbow and arm injury with abrasions. The girl’s injuries were unspecified. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were also listed but not reported as injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield are noted in the data. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of the crash.
- Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-20
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
-
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
-
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
22
Drivers collide during U-turn on Beach Channel▸Aug 22 - Northbound on Beach Channel Drive at Hassock Street, a motorcyclist tried a U-turn as a sedan driver went straight. The drivers collided. The rider suffered leg pain and shock. It was 8:55 p.m. Police listed driver errors.
Two northbound drivers collided on Beach Channel Drive at Hassock Street in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcyclist attempted a U-turn while a sedan driver continued straight, and the two collided. The 40-year-old male motorcyclist reported knee and lower-leg pain and was listed as injured; other injuries were not specified. Police recorded driver errors: Turning Improperly and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Police also noted left-front damage on the motorcycle and center-front damage on the sedan. Both vehicles were recorded as traveling northbound at the time of impact.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Left-turning sedan strikes Far Rockaway pedestrian▸Aug 12 - A Lexus sedan turned left on Mott and hit a woman in the crosswalk at Beach 20th. She stayed conscious, clutching her bruised arm. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth: a person hurt at an intersection.
A 2021 Lexus sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was making a left turn from Mott Ave at Beach 20 St in Queens when it struck a 38-year-old woman in the intersection. The pedestrian suffered a bruised arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for all parties. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the car showed no damage. The driver was turning left, a high-risk maneuver for people on foot at intersections. No driver errors were recorded beyond the unspecified factors in the report.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸Aug 8 - Flash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.
"signage as a 'small step' and 'low-hanging fruit,'" -- Donovan J. Richards
Action: infrastructure request (no bill number). Status: public call on August 8, 2025; not advanced to committee or vote. The matter was described as a "call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts." Queens Borough President Donovan J. Richards called signage a "small step" and "low-hanging fruit." Council Member Vickie Paladino urged signs to warn drivers unfamiliar with the area. State Sen. John Liu pressed city, state and federal agencies and criticized federal funding cuts. Safety analyst note: "Flood warning signage may help alert motorists but does little to address the underlying risks to pedestrians and cyclists... only comprehensive infrastructure improvements would yield significant safety benefits for vulnerable road users."
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Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
Left-Turning SUV T-Bones Another SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Aug 4 - A left-turning SUV hit the right side of a southbound SUV on Rockaway Freeway. Four people were injured. Drivers and front passengers suffered head trauma, a fractured arm, concussions, and bleeding amid night sirens.
According to the police report ... two Ford SUVs collided on Rockaway Freeway at Seagirt Boulevard. One vehicle was making a left turn northbound; the other was going straight southbound. Four occupants were injured: both drivers and both front passengers. Reported injuries included head trauma, a concussion, a fractured arm, and bleeding. The southbound SUV shows left-front bumper damage; the left-turning SUV shows right-side door damage. The police report lists all contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were recorded in the data.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
28
Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Brookhaven▸Jul 28 - SUV driver turned left on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St and hit a northbound cyclist. The rider, 18, suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
In Queens, the driver of an SUV making a left turn on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St hit a northbound cyclist who was making a right turn. The cyclist, 18, sustained a head injury and reported a bruise. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. Impact points were the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s front end. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants.
23
Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing Signalized Intersection▸Jul 23 - A sedan making a right turn hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal on Seagirt Ave. A 34-year-old man was injured. A 6-year-old girl and two car occupants were also involved.
A sedan traveling south on Seagirt Ave made a right turn and struck two pedestrians, a 34-year-old man and a 6-year-old girl, who were crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the man suffered an elbow and arm injury with abrasions. The girl’s injuries were unspecified. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were also listed but not reported as injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield are noted in the data. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of the crash.
- Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD, amny, Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
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Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
22
Drivers collide during U-turn on Beach Channel▸Aug 22 - Northbound on Beach Channel Drive at Hassock Street, a motorcyclist tried a U-turn as a sedan driver went straight. The drivers collided. The rider suffered leg pain and shock. It was 8:55 p.m. Police listed driver errors.
Two northbound drivers collided on Beach Channel Drive at Hassock Street in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcyclist attempted a U-turn while a sedan driver continued straight, and the two collided. The 40-year-old male motorcyclist reported knee and lower-leg pain and was listed as injured; other injuries were not specified. Police recorded driver errors: Turning Improperly and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Police also noted left-front damage on the motorcycle and center-front damage on the sedan. Both vehicles were recorded as traveling northbound at the time of impact.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Left-turning sedan strikes Far Rockaway pedestrian▸Aug 12 - A Lexus sedan turned left on Mott and hit a woman in the crosswalk at Beach 20th. She stayed conscious, clutching her bruised arm. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth: a person hurt at an intersection.
A 2021 Lexus sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was making a left turn from Mott Ave at Beach 20 St in Queens when it struck a 38-year-old woman in the intersection. The pedestrian suffered a bruised arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for all parties. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the car showed no damage. The driver was turning left, a high-risk maneuver for people on foot at intersections. No driver errors were recorded beyond the unspecified factors in the report.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸Aug 8 - Flash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.
"signage as a 'small step' and 'low-hanging fruit,'" -- Donovan J. Richards
Action: infrastructure request (no bill number). Status: public call on August 8, 2025; not advanced to committee or vote. The matter was described as a "call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts." Queens Borough President Donovan J. Richards called signage a "small step" and "low-hanging fruit." Council Member Vickie Paladino urged signs to warn drivers unfamiliar with the area. State Sen. John Liu pressed city, state and federal agencies and criticized federal funding cuts. Safety analyst note: "Flood warning signage may help alert motorists but does little to address the underlying risks to pedestrians and cyclists... only comprehensive infrastructure improvements would yield significant safety benefits for vulnerable road users."
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
Left-Turning SUV T-Bones Another SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Aug 4 - A left-turning SUV hit the right side of a southbound SUV on Rockaway Freeway. Four people were injured. Drivers and front passengers suffered head trauma, a fractured arm, concussions, and bleeding amid night sirens.
According to the police report ... two Ford SUVs collided on Rockaway Freeway at Seagirt Boulevard. One vehicle was making a left turn northbound; the other was going straight southbound. Four occupants were injured: both drivers and both front passengers. Reported injuries included head trauma, a concussion, a fractured arm, and bleeding. The southbound SUV shows left-front bumper damage; the left-turning SUV shows right-side door damage. The police report lists all contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were recorded in the data.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
28
Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Brookhaven▸Jul 28 - SUV driver turned left on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St and hit a northbound cyclist. The rider, 18, suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
In Queens, the driver of an SUV making a left turn on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St hit a northbound cyclist who was making a right turn. The cyclist, 18, sustained a head injury and reported a bruise. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. Impact points were the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s front end. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants.
23
Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing Signalized Intersection▸Jul 23 - A sedan making a right turn hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal on Seagirt Ave. A 34-year-old man was injured. A 6-year-old girl and two car occupants were also involved.
A sedan traveling south on Seagirt Ave made a right turn and struck two pedestrians, a 34-year-old man and a 6-year-old girl, who were crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the man suffered an elbow and arm injury with abrasions. The girl’s injuries were unspecified. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were also listed but not reported as injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield are noted in the data. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of the crash.
- Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
22
Drivers collide during U-turn on Beach Channel▸Aug 22 - Northbound on Beach Channel Drive at Hassock Street, a motorcyclist tried a U-turn as a sedan driver went straight. The drivers collided. The rider suffered leg pain and shock. It was 8:55 p.m. Police listed driver errors.
Two northbound drivers collided on Beach Channel Drive at Hassock Street in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcyclist attempted a U-turn while a sedan driver continued straight, and the two collided. The 40-year-old male motorcyclist reported knee and lower-leg pain and was listed as injured; other injuries were not specified. Police recorded driver errors: Turning Improperly and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Police also noted left-front damage on the motorcycle and center-front damage on the sedan. Both vehicles were recorded as traveling northbound at the time of impact.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Left-turning sedan strikes Far Rockaway pedestrian▸Aug 12 - A Lexus sedan turned left on Mott and hit a woman in the crosswalk at Beach 20th. She stayed conscious, clutching her bruised arm. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth: a person hurt at an intersection.
A 2021 Lexus sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was making a left turn from Mott Ave at Beach 20 St in Queens when it struck a 38-year-old woman in the intersection. The pedestrian suffered a bruised arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for all parties. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the car showed no damage. The driver was turning left, a high-risk maneuver for people on foot at intersections. No driver errors were recorded beyond the unspecified factors in the report.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸Aug 8 - Flash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.
"signage as a 'small step' and 'low-hanging fruit,'" -- Donovan J. Richards
Action: infrastructure request (no bill number). Status: public call on August 8, 2025; not advanced to committee or vote. The matter was described as a "call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts." Queens Borough President Donovan J. Richards called signage a "small step" and "low-hanging fruit." Council Member Vickie Paladino urged signs to warn drivers unfamiliar with the area. State Sen. John Liu pressed city, state and federal agencies and criticized federal funding cuts. Safety analyst note: "Flood warning signage may help alert motorists but does little to address the underlying risks to pedestrians and cyclists... only comprehensive infrastructure improvements would yield significant safety benefits for vulnerable road users."
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
Left-Turning SUV T-Bones Another SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Aug 4 - A left-turning SUV hit the right side of a southbound SUV on Rockaway Freeway. Four people were injured. Drivers and front passengers suffered head trauma, a fractured arm, concussions, and bleeding amid night sirens.
According to the police report ... two Ford SUVs collided on Rockaway Freeway at Seagirt Boulevard. One vehicle was making a left turn northbound; the other was going straight southbound. Four occupants were injured: both drivers and both front passengers. Reported injuries included head trauma, a concussion, a fractured arm, and bleeding. The southbound SUV shows left-front bumper damage; the left-turning SUV shows right-side door damage. The police report lists all contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were recorded in the data.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
28
Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Brookhaven▸Jul 28 - SUV driver turned left on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St and hit a northbound cyclist. The rider, 18, suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
In Queens, the driver of an SUV making a left turn on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St hit a northbound cyclist who was making a right turn. The cyclist, 18, sustained a head injury and reported a bruise. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. Impact points were the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s front end. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants.
23
Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing Signalized Intersection▸Jul 23 - A sedan making a right turn hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal on Seagirt Ave. A 34-year-old man was injured. A 6-year-old girl and two car occupants were also involved.
A sedan traveling south on Seagirt Ave made a right turn and struck two pedestrians, a 34-year-old man and a 6-year-old girl, who were crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the man suffered an elbow and arm injury with abrasions. The girl’s injuries were unspecified. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were also listed but not reported as injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield are noted in the data. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of the crash.
- 16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13
22
Drivers collide during U-turn on Beach Channel▸Aug 22 - Northbound on Beach Channel Drive at Hassock Street, a motorcyclist tried a U-turn as a sedan driver went straight. The drivers collided. The rider suffered leg pain and shock. It was 8:55 p.m. Police listed driver errors.
Two northbound drivers collided on Beach Channel Drive at Hassock Street in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcyclist attempted a U-turn while a sedan driver continued straight, and the two collided. The 40-year-old male motorcyclist reported knee and lower-leg pain and was listed as injured; other injuries were not specified. Police recorded driver errors: Turning Improperly and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Police also noted left-front damage on the motorcycle and center-front damage on the sedan. Both vehicles were recorded as traveling northbound at the time of impact.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Left-turning sedan strikes Far Rockaway pedestrian▸Aug 12 - A Lexus sedan turned left on Mott and hit a woman in the crosswalk at Beach 20th. She stayed conscious, clutching her bruised arm. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth: a person hurt at an intersection.
A 2021 Lexus sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was making a left turn from Mott Ave at Beach 20 St in Queens when it struck a 38-year-old woman in the intersection. The pedestrian suffered a bruised arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for all parties. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the car showed no damage. The driver was turning left, a high-risk maneuver for people on foot at intersections. No driver errors were recorded beyond the unspecified factors in the report.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸Aug 8 - Flash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.
"signage as a 'small step' and 'low-hanging fruit,'" -- Donovan J. Richards
Action: infrastructure request (no bill number). Status: public call on August 8, 2025; not advanced to committee or vote. The matter was described as a "call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts." Queens Borough President Donovan J. Richards called signage a "small step" and "low-hanging fruit." Council Member Vickie Paladino urged signs to warn drivers unfamiliar with the area. State Sen. John Liu pressed city, state and federal agencies and criticized federal funding cuts. Safety analyst note: "Flood warning signage may help alert motorists but does little to address the underlying risks to pedestrians and cyclists... only comprehensive infrastructure improvements would yield significant safety benefits for vulnerable road users."
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
Left-Turning SUV T-Bones Another SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Aug 4 - A left-turning SUV hit the right side of a southbound SUV on Rockaway Freeway. Four people were injured. Drivers and front passengers suffered head trauma, a fractured arm, concussions, and bleeding amid night sirens.
According to the police report ... two Ford SUVs collided on Rockaway Freeway at Seagirt Boulevard. One vehicle was making a left turn northbound; the other was going straight southbound. Four occupants were injured: both drivers and both front passengers. Reported injuries included head trauma, a concussion, a fractured arm, and bleeding. The southbound SUV shows left-front bumper damage; the left-turning SUV shows right-side door damage. The police report lists all contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were recorded in the data.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
28
Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Brookhaven▸Jul 28 - SUV driver turned left on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St and hit a northbound cyclist. The rider, 18, suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
In Queens, the driver of an SUV making a left turn on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St hit a northbound cyclist who was making a right turn. The cyclist, 18, sustained a head injury and reported a bruise. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. Impact points were the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s front end. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants.
23
Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing Signalized Intersection▸Jul 23 - A sedan making a right turn hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal on Seagirt Ave. A 34-year-old man was injured. A 6-year-old girl and two car occupants were also involved.
A sedan traveling south on Seagirt Ave made a right turn and struck two pedestrians, a 34-year-old man and a 6-year-old girl, who were crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the man suffered an elbow and arm injury with abrasions. The girl’s injuries were unspecified. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were also listed but not reported as injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield are noted in the data. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of the crash.
Aug 22 - Northbound on Beach Channel Drive at Hassock Street, a motorcyclist tried a U-turn as a sedan driver went straight. The drivers collided. The rider suffered leg pain and shock. It was 8:55 p.m. Police listed driver errors.
Two northbound drivers collided on Beach Channel Drive at Hassock Street in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcyclist attempted a U-turn while a sedan driver continued straight, and the two collided. The 40-year-old male motorcyclist reported knee and lower-leg pain and was listed as injured; other injuries were not specified. Police recorded driver errors: Turning Improperly and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Police also noted left-front damage on the motorcycle and center-front damage on the sedan. Both vehicles were recorded as traveling northbound at the time of impact.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Left-turning sedan strikes Far Rockaway pedestrian▸Aug 12 - A Lexus sedan turned left on Mott and hit a woman in the crosswalk at Beach 20th. She stayed conscious, clutching her bruised arm. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth: a person hurt at an intersection.
A 2021 Lexus sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was making a left turn from Mott Ave at Beach 20 St in Queens when it struck a 38-year-old woman in the intersection. The pedestrian suffered a bruised arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for all parties. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the car showed no damage. The driver was turning left, a high-risk maneuver for people on foot at intersections. No driver errors were recorded beyond the unspecified factors in the report.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸Aug 8 - Flash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.
"signage as a 'small step' and 'low-hanging fruit,'" -- Donovan J. Richards
Action: infrastructure request (no bill number). Status: public call on August 8, 2025; not advanced to committee or vote. The matter was described as a "call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts." Queens Borough President Donovan J. Richards called signage a "small step" and "low-hanging fruit." Council Member Vickie Paladino urged signs to warn drivers unfamiliar with the area. State Sen. John Liu pressed city, state and federal agencies and criticized federal funding cuts. Safety analyst note: "Flood warning signage may help alert motorists but does little to address the underlying risks to pedestrians and cyclists... only comprehensive infrastructure improvements would yield significant safety benefits for vulnerable road users."
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
Left-Turning SUV T-Bones Another SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Aug 4 - A left-turning SUV hit the right side of a southbound SUV on Rockaway Freeway. Four people were injured. Drivers and front passengers suffered head trauma, a fractured arm, concussions, and bleeding amid night sirens.
According to the police report ... two Ford SUVs collided on Rockaway Freeway at Seagirt Boulevard. One vehicle was making a left turn northbound; the other was going straight southbound. Four occupants were injured: both drivers and both front passengers. Reported injuries included head trauma, a concussion, a fractured arm, and bleeding. The southbound SUV shows left-front bumper damage; the left-turning SUV shows right-side door damage. The police report lists all contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were recorded in the data.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
28
Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Brookhaven▸Jul 28 - SUV driver turned left on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St and hit a northbound cyclist. The rider, 18, suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
In Queens, the driver of an SUV making a left turn on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St hit a northbound cyclist who was making a right turn. The cyclist, 18, sustained a head injury and reported a bruise. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. Impact points were the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s front end. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants.
23
Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing Signalized Intersection▸Jul 23 - A sedan making a right turn hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal on Seagirt Ave. A 34-year-old man was injured. A 6-year-old girl and two car occupants were also involved.
A sedan traveling south on Seagirt Ave made a right turn and struck two pedestrians, a 34-year-old man and a 6-year-old girl, who were crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the man suffered an elbow and arm injury with abrasions. The girl’s injuries were unspecified. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were also listed but not reported as injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield are noted in the data. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of the crash.
Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
- File Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Left-turning sedan strikes Far Rockaway pedestrian▸Aug 12 - A Lexus sedan turned left on Mott and hit a woman in the crosswalk at Beach 20th. She stayed conscious, clutching her bruised arm. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth: a person hurt at an intersection.
A 2021 Lexus sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was making a left turn from Mott Ave at Beach 20 St in Queens when it struck a 38-year-old woman in the intersection. The pedestrian suffered a bruised arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for all parties. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the car showed no damage. The driver was turning left, a high-risk maneuver for people on foot at intersections. No driver errors were recorded beyond the unspecified factors in the report.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸Aug 8 - Flash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.
"signage as a 'small step' and 'low-hanging fruit,'" -- Donovan J. Richards
Action: infrastructure request (no bill number). Status: public call on August 8, 2025; not advanced to committee or vote. The matter was described as a "call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts." Queens Borough President Donovan J. Richards called signage a "small step" and "low-hanging fruit." Council Member Vickie Paladino urged signs to warn drivers unfamiliar with the area. State Sen. John Liu pressed city, state and federal agencies and criticized federal funding cuts. Safety analyst note: "Flood warning signage may help alert motorists but does little to address the underlying risks to pedestrians and cyclists... only comprehensive infrastructure improvements would yield significant safety benefits for vulnerable road users."
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
Left-Turning SUV T-Bones Another SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Aug 4 - A left-turning SUV hit the right side of a southbound SUV on Rockaway Freeway. Four people were injured. Drivers and front passengers suffered head trauma, a fractured arm, concussions, and bleeding amid night sirens.
According to the police report ... two Ford SUVs collided on Rockaway Freeway at Seagirt Boulevard. One vehicle was making a left turn northbound; the other was going straight southbound. Four occupants were injured: both drivers and both front passengers. Reported injuries included head trauma, a concussion, a fractured arm, and bleeding. The southbound SUV shows left-front bumper damage; the left-turning SUV shows right-side door damage. The police report lists all contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were recorded in the data.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
28
Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Brookhaven▸Jul 28 - SUV driver turned left on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St and hit a northbound cyclist. The rider, 18, suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
In Queens, the driver of an SUV making a left turn on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St hit a northbound cyclist who was making a right turn. The cyclist, 18, sustained a head injury and reported a bruise. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. Impact points were the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s front end. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants.
23
Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing Signalized Intersection▸Jul 23 - A sedan making a right turn hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal on Seagirt Ave. A 34-year-old man was injured. A 6-year-old girl and two car occupants were also involved.
A sedan traveling south on Seagirt Ave made a right turn and struck two pedestrians, a 34-year-old man and a 6-year-old girl, who were crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the man suffered an elbow and arm injury with abrasions. The girl’s injuries were unspecified. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were also listed but not reported as injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield are noted in the data. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of the crash.
Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
- File Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
12
Left-turning sedan strikes Far Rockaway pedestrian▸Aug 12 - A Lexus sedan turned left on Mott and hit a woman in the crosswalk at Beach 20th. She stayed conscious, clutching her bruised arm. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth: a person hurt at an intersection.
A 2021 Lexus sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was making a left turn from Mott Ave at Beach 20 St in Queens when it struck a 38-year-old woman in the intersection. The pedestrian suffered a bruised arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for all parties. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the car showed no damage. The driver was turning left, a high-risk maneuver for people on foot at intersections. No driver errors were recorded beyond the unspecified factors in the report.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸Aug 8 - Flash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.
"signage as a 'small step' and 'low-hanging fruit,'" -- Donovan J. Richards
Action: infrastructure request (no bill number). Status: public call on August 8, 2025; not advanced to committee or vote. The matter was described as a "call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts." Queens Borough President Donovan J. Richards called signage a "small step" and "low-hanging fruit." Council Member Vickie Paladino urged signs to warn drivers unfamiliar with the area. State Sen. John Liu pressed city, state and federal agencies and criticized federal funding cuts. Safety analyst note: "Flood warning signage may help alert motorists but does little to address the underlying risks to pedestrians and cyclists... only comprehensive infrastructure improvements would yield significant safety benefits for vulnerable road users."
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
Left-Turning SUV T-Bones Another SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Aug 4 - A left-turning SUV hit the right side of a southbound SUV on Rockaway Freeway. Four people were injured. Drivers and front passengers suffered head trauma, a fractured arm, concussions, and bleeding amid night sirens.
According to the police report ... two Ford SUVs collided on Rockaway Freeway at Seagirt Boulevard. One vehicle was making a left turn northbound; the other was going straight southbound. Four occupants were injured: both drivers and both front passengers. Reported injuries included head trauma, a concussion, a fractured arm, and bleeding. The southbound SUV shows left-front bumper damage; the left-turning SUV shows right-side door damage. The police report lists all contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were recorded in the data.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
28
Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Brookhaven▸Jul 28 - SUV driver turned left on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St and hit a northbound cyclist. The rider, 18, suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
In Queens, the driver of an SUV making a left turn on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St hit a northbound cyclist who was making a right turn. The cyclist, 18, sustained a head injury and reported a bruise. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. Impact points were the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s front end. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants.
23
Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing Signalized Intersection▸Jul 23 - A sedan making a right turn hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal on Seagirt Ave. A 34-year-old man was injured. A 6-year-old girl and two car occupants were also involved.
A sedan traveling south on Seagirt Ave made a right turn and struck two pedestrians, a 34-year-old man and a 6-year-old girl, who were crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the man suffered an elbow and arm injury with abrasions. The girl’s injuries were unspecified. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were also listed but not reported as injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield are noted in the data. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of the crash.
Aug 12 - A Lexus sedan turned left on Mott and hit a woman in the crosswalk at Beach 20th. She stayed conscious, clutching her bruised arm. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth: a person hurt at an intersection.
A 2021 Lexus sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was making a left turn from Mott Ave at Beach 20 St in Queens when it struck a 38-year-old woman in the intersection. The pedestrian suffered a bruised arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for all parties. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the car showed no damage. The driver was turning left, a high-risk maneuver for people on foot at intersections. No driver errors were recorded beyond the unspecified factors in the report.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸Aug 8 - Flash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.
"signage as a 'small step' and 'low-hanging fruit,'" -- Donovan J. Richards
Action: infrastructure request (no bill number). Status: public call on August 8, 2025; not advanced to committee or vote. The matter was described as a "call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts." Queens Borough President Donovan J. Richards called signage a "small step" and "low-hanging fruit." Council Member Vickie Paladino urged signs to warn drivers unfamiliar with the area. State Sen. John Liu pressed city, state and federal agencies and criticized federal funding cuts. Safety analyst note: "Flood warning signage may help alert motorists but does little to address the underlying risks to pedestrians and cyclists... only comprehensive infrastructure improvements would yield significant safety benefits for vulnerable road users."
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
Left-Turning SUV T-Bones Another SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Aug 4 - A left-turning SUV hit the right side of a southbound SUV on Rockaway Freeway. Four people were injured. Drivers and front passengers suffered head trauma, a fractured arm, concussions, and bleeding amid night sirens.
According to the police report ... two Ford SUVs collided on Rockaway Freeway at Seagirt Boulevard. One vehicle was making a left turn northbound; the other was going straight southbound. Four occupants were injured: both drivers and both front passengers. Reported injuries included head trauma, a concussion, a fractured arm, and bleeding. The southbound SUV shows left-front bumper damage; the left-turning SUV shows right-side door damage. The police report lists all contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were recorded in the data.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
28
Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Brookhaven▸Jul 28 - SUV driver turned left on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St and hit a northbound cyclist. The rider, 18, suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
In Queens, the driver of an SUV making a left turn on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St hit a northbound cyclist who was making a right turn. The cyclist, 18, sustained a head injury and reported a bruise. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. Impact points were the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s front end. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants.
23
Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing Signalized Intersection▸Jul 23 - A sedan making a right turn hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal on Seagirt Ave. A 34-year-old man was injured. A 6-year-old girl and two car occupants were also involved.
A sedan traveling south on Seagirt Ave made a right turn and struck two pedestrians, a 34-year-old man and a 6-year-old girl, who were crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the man suffered an elbow and arm injury with abrasions. The girl’s injuries were unspecified. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were also listed but not reported as injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield are noted in the data. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of the crash.
Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
- Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two, New York Post, Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸Aug 8 - Flash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.
"signage as a 'small step' and 'low-hanging fruit,'" -- Donovan J. Richards
Action: infrastructure request (no bill number). Status: public call on August 8, 2025; not advanced to committee or vote. The matter was described as a "call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts." Queens Borough President Donovan J. Richards called signage a "small step" and "low-hanging fruit." Council Member Vickie Paladino urged signs to warn drivers unfamiliar with the area. State Sen. John Liu pressed city, state and federal agencies and criticized federal funding cuts. Safety analyst note: "Flood warning signage may help alert motorists but does little to address the underlying risks to pedestrians and cyclists... only comprehensive infrastructure improvements would yield significant safety benefits for vulnerable road users."
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
Left-Turning SUV T-Bones Another SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Aug 4 - A left-turning SUV hit the right side of a southbound SUV on Rockaway Freeway. Four people were injured. Drivers and front passengers suffered head trauma, a fractured arm, concussions, and bleeding amid night sirens.
According to the police report ... two Ford SUVs collided on Rockaway Freeway at Seagirt Boulevard. One vehicle was making a left turn northbound; the other was going straight southbound. Four occupants were injured: both drivers and both front passengers. Reported injuries included head trauma, a concussion, a fractured arm, and bleeding. The southbound SUV shows left-front bumper damage; the left-turning SUV shows right-side door damage. The police report lists all contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were recorded in the data.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
28
Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Brookhaven▸Jul 28 - SUV driver turned left on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St and hit a northbound cyclist. The rider, 18, suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
In Queens, the driver of an SUV making a left turn on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St hit a northbound cyclist who was making a right turn. The cyclist, 18, sustained a head injury and reported a bruise. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. Impact points were the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s front end. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants.
23
Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing Signalized Intersection▸Jul 23 - A sedan making a right turn hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal on Seagirt Ave. A 34-year-old man was injured. A 6-year-old girl and two car occupants were also involved.
A sedan traveling south on Seagirt Ave made a right turn and struck two pedestrians, a 34-year-old man and a 6-year-old girl, who were crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the man suffered an elbow and arm injury with abrasions. The girl’s injuries were unspecified. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were also listed but not reported as injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield are noted in the data. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of the crash.
Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
- Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane, NY1, Published 2025-08-11
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸Aug 8 - Flash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.
"signage as a 'small step' and 'low-hanging fruit,'" -- Donovan J. Richards
Action: infrastructure request (no bill number). Status: public call on August 8, 2025; not advanced to committee or vote. The matter was described as a "call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts." Queens Borough President Donovan J. Richards called signage a "small step" and "low-hanging fruit." Council Member Vickie Paladino urged signs to warn drivers unfamiliar with the area. State Sen. John Liu pressed city, state and federal agencies and criticized federal funding cuts. Safety analyst note: "Flood warning signage may help alert motorists but does little to address the underlying risks to pedestrians and cyclists... only comprehensive infrastructure improvements would yield significant safety benefits for vulnerable road users."
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
Left-Turning SUV T-Bones Another SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Aug 4 - A left-turning SUV hit the right side of a southbound SUV on Rockaway Freeway. Four people were injured. Drivers and front passengers suffered head trauma, a fractured arm, concussions, and bleeding amid night sirens.
According to the police report ... two Ford SUVs collided on Rockaway Freeway at Seagirt Boulevard. One vehicle was making a left turn northbound; the other was going straight southbound. Four occupants were injured: both drivers and both front passengers. Reported injuries included head trauma, a concussion, a fractured arm, and bleeding. The southbound SUV shows left-front bumper damage; the left-turning SUV shows right-side door damage. The police report lists all contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were recorded in the data.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
28
Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Brookhaven▸Jul 28 - SUV driver turned left on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St and hit a northbound cyclist. The rider, 18, suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
In Queens, the driver of an SUV making a left turn on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St hit a northbound cyclist who was making a right turn. The cyclist, 18, sustained a head injury and reported a bruise. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. Impact points were the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s front end. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants.
23
Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing Signalized Intersection▸Jul 23 - A sedan making a right turn hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal on Seagirt Ave. A 34-year-old man was injured. A 6-year-old girl and two car occupants were also involved.
A sedan traveling south on Seagirt Ave made a right turn and struck two pedestrians, a 34-year-old man and a 6-year-old girl, who were crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the man suffered an elbow and arm injury with abrasions. The girl’s injuries were unspecified. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were also listed but not reported as injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield are noted in the data. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of the crash.
Aug 8 - Flash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.
"signage as a 'small step' and 'low-hanging fruit,'" -- Donovan J. Richards
Action: infrastructure request (no bill number). Status: public call on August 8, 2025; not advanced to committee or vote. The matter was described as a "call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts." Queens Borough President Donovan J. Richards called signage a "small step" and "low-hanging fruit." Council Member Vickie Paladino urged signs to warn drivers unfamiliar with the area. State Sen. John Liu pressed city, state and federal agencies and criticized federal funding cuts. Safety analyst note: "Flood warning signage may help alert motorists but does little to address the underlying risks to pedestrians and cyclists... only comprehensive infrastructure improvements would yield significant safety benefits for vulnerable road users."
- Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace, AMNY, Published 2025-08-08
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
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Left-Turning SUV T-Bones Another SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Aug 4 - A left-turning SUV hit the right side of a southbound SUV on Rockaway Freeway. Four people were injured. Drivers and front passengers suffered head trauma, a fractured arm, concussions, and bleeding amid night sirens.
According to the police report ... two Ford SUVs collided on Rockaway Freeway at Seagirt Boulevard. One vehicle was making a left turn northbound; the other was going straight southbound. Four occupants were injured: both drivers and both front passengers. Reported injuries included head trauma, a concussion, a fractured arm, and bleeding. The southbound SUV shows left-front bumper damage; the left-turning SUV shows right-side door damage. The police report lists all contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were recorded in the data.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
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Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Brookhaven▸Jul 28 - SUV driver turned left on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St and hit a northbound cyclist. The rider, 18, suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
In Queens, the driver of an SUV making a left turn on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St hit a northbound cyclist who was making a right turn. The cyclist, 18, sustained a head injury and reported a bruise. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. Impact points were the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s front end. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants.
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Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing Signalized Intersection▸Jul 23 - A sedan making a right turn hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal on Seagirt Ave. A 34-year-old man was injured. A 6-year-old girl and two car occupants were also involved.
A sedan traveling south on Seagirt Ave made a right turn and struck two pedestrians, a 34-year-old man and a 6-year-old girl, who were crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the man suffered an elbow and arm injury with abrasions. The girl’s injuries were unspecified. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were also listed but not reported as injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield are noted in the data. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of the crash.
Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
- NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-05
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Left-Turning SUV T-Bones Another SUV on Rockaway Freeway▸Aug 4 - A left-turning SUV hit the right side of a southbound SUV on Rockaway Freeway. Four people were injured. Drivers and front passengers suffered head trauma, a fractured arm, concussions, and bleeding amid night sirens.
According to the police report ... two Ford SUVs collided on Rockaway Freeway at Seagirt Boulevard. One vehicle was making a left turn northbound; the other was going straight southbound. Four occupants were injured: both drivers and both front passengers. Reported injuries included head trauma, a concussion, a fractured arm, and bleeding. The southbound SUV shows left-front bumper damage; the left-turning SUV shows right-side door damage. The police report lists all contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were recorded in the data.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
28
Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Brookhaven▸Jul 28 - SUV driver turned left on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St and hit a northbound cyclist. The rider, 18, suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
In Queens, the driver of an SUV making a left turn on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St hit a northbound cyclist who was making a right turn. The cyclist, 18, sustained a head injury and reported a bruise. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. Impact points were the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s front end. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants.
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Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing Signalized Intersection▸Jul 23 - A sedan making a right turn hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal on Seagirt Ave. A 34-year-old man was injured. A 6-year-old girl and two car occupants were also involved.
A sedan traveling south on Seagirt Ave made a right turn and struck two pedestrians, a 34-year-old man and a 6-year-old girl, who were crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the man suffered an elbow and arm injury with abrasions. The girl’s injuries were unspecified. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were also listed but not reported as injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield are noted in the data. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of the crash.
Aug 4 - A left-turning SUV hit the right side of a southbound SUV on Rockaway Freeway. Four people were injured. Drivers and front passengers suffered head trauma, a fractured arm, concussions, and bleeding amid night sirens.
According to the police report ... two Ford SUVs collided on Rockaway Freeway at Seagirt Boulevard. One vehicle was making a left turn northbound; the other was going straight southbound. Four occupants were injured: both drivers and both front passengers. Reported injuries included head trauma, a concussion, a fractured arm, and bleeding. The southbound SUV shows left-front bumper damage; the left-turning SUV shows right-side door damage. The police report lists all contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were recorded in the data.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
28
Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Brookhaven▸Jul 28 - SUV driver turned left on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St and hit a northbound cyclist. The rider, 18, suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
In Queens, the driver of an SUV making a left turn on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St hit a northbound cyclist who was making a right turn. The cyclist, 18, sustained a head injury and reported a bruise. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. Impact points were the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s front end. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants.
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Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing Signalized Intersection▸Jul 23 - A sedan making a right turn hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal on Seagirt Ave. A 34-year-old man was injured. A 6-year-old girl and two car occupants were also involved.
A sedan traveling south on Seagirt Ave made a right turn and struck two pedestrians, a 34-year-old man and a 6-year-old girl, who were crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the man suffered an elbow and arm injury with abrasions. The girl’s injuries were unspecified. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were also listed but not reported as injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield are noted in the data. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of the crash.
Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
- Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute, ABC7, Published 2025-08-01
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
28
Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Brookhaven▸Jul 28 - SUV driver turned left on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St and hit a northbound cyclist. The rider, 18, suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
In Queens, the driver of an SUV making a left turn on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St hit a northbound cyclist who was making a right turn. The cyclist, 18, sustained a head injury and reported a bruise. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. Impact points were the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s front end. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants.
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Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing Signalized Intersection▸Jul 23 - A sedan making a right turn hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal on Seagirt Ave. A 34-year-old man was injured. A 6-year-old girl and two car occupants were also involved.
A sedan traveling south on Seagirt Ave made a right turn and struck two pedestrians, a 34-year-old man and a 6-year-old girl, who were crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the man suffered an elbow and arm injury with abrasions. The girl’s injuries were unspecified. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were also listed but not reported as injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield are noted in the data. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of the crash.
Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
- Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway, ABC7, Published 2025-07-31
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Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Brookhaven▸Jul 28 - SUV driver turned left on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St and hit a northbound cyclist. The rider, 18, suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
In Queens, the driver of an SUV making a left turn on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St hit a northbound cyclist who was making a right turn. The cyclist, 18, sustained a head injury and reported a bruise. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. Impact points were the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s front end. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants.
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Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing Signalized Intersection▸Jul 23 - A sedan making a right turn hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal on Seagirt Ave. A 34-year-old man was injured. A 6-year-old girl and two car occupants were also involved.
A sedan traveling south on Seagirt Ave made a right turn and struck two pedestrians, a 34-year-old man and a 6-year-old girl, who were crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the man suffered an elbow and arm injury with abrasions. The girl’s injuries were unspecified. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were also listed but not reported as injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield are noted in the data. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of the crash.
Jul 28 - SUV driver turned left on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St and hit a northbound cyclist. The rider, 18, suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
In Queens, the driver of an SUV making a left turn on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St hit a northbound cyclist who was making a right turn. The cyclist, 18, sustained a head injury and reported a bruise. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. Impact points were the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s front end. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants.
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Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing Signalized Intersection▸Jul 23 - A sedan making a right turn hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal on Seagirt Ave. A 34-year-old man was injured. A 6-year-old girl and two car occupants were also involved.
A sedan traveling south on Seagirt Ave made a right turn and struck two pedestrians, a 34-year-old man and a 6-year-old girl, who were crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the man suffered an elbow and arm injury with abrasions. The girl’s injuries were unspecified. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were also listed but not reported as injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield are noted in the data. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of the crash.
Jul 23 - A sedan making a right turn hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal on Seagirt Ave. A 34-year-old man was injured. A 6-year-old girl and two car occupants were also involved.
A sedan traveling south on Seagirt Ave made a right turn and struck two pedestrians, a 34-year-old man and a 6-year-old girl, who were crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the man suffered an elbow and arm injury with abrasions. The girl’s injuries were unspecified. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were also listed but not reported as injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield are noted in the data. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of the crash.