Williamsburg Bleeds While City Hall Turns Back

A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.

NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.

• Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-30

A firefighter died on FDR Drive. The driver fled. At Port Authority, a bus crash left over two dozen hurt. No arrests. The city’s streets remain brutal for those on foot and in transit.

Patch reported on July 24, 2025, that an FDNY firefighter was killed in a hit-and-run on FDR Drive. The driver left the scene. No arrests have been made. The article also notes, 'More Than 2 Dozen Injured In Bus Crash At Port Authority Bus Terminal.' Both incidents highlight ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and point to gaps in enforcement and street safety. Investigations continue, but the city’s traffic violence persists.

• Firefighter Killed, Dozens Hurt In Crashes, Patch, Published 2025-07-24

A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.

According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.

• Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown, ABC7, Published 2025-07-22

A sedan struck trouble on Roebling Street. Driver lost focus. Passenger hurt. Head injury. Police cite distraction. Streets stay dangerous.

A sedan traveling west on Roebling Street in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a passenger with a head wound. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed cause. The driver, a 25-year-old man, was conscious and suffered an abrasion. The passenger, also 25, was hurt. The crash damaged the car's right front bumper. Police flagged driver distraction as the key factor. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830998 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.

ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.

• Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground, ABC7, Published 2025-07-19

SUV turned left. Cyclist rode straight. Driver distracted. Impact threw cyclist. Leg injured. Blood on the street. Brooklyn traffic did not slow.

A sport utility vehicle turned left from Kent Avenue and struck a southbound cyclist going straight at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but the main causes were driver errors. The SUV showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830144 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

SUV slammed center front on S 4 St at Roebling. Driver hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Streets stay dangerous for those inside and out.

A crash on S 4 St at Roebling St in Brooklyn left a 44-year-old woman driving a GMC SUV injured, with whiplash and pain across her body. According to the police report, the cause was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The SUV's center front end took the hit. Two other occupants, including an infant, were listed but not reported as injured. The report lists no other contributing factors. Streets remain hazardous when drivers misuse lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828674 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.

• Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16

A taxi slammed its front end on Kent Ave. Driver lost focus. Rear passenger suffered neck injury. Streets stayed dangerous. No helmet or signals listed.

A taxi traveling north on Kent Ave in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a 28-year-old rear passenger who suffered a neck injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed contributing factor. The taxi's center front end took the impact. The driver and another occupant were not reported injured. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the risk passengers face when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827677 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.

Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.

• Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-15

E-bike and sedan collided on Manhattan Ave. Pavement defects and debris sent a cyclist to the ground. She suffered leg injuries. The street failed her. The car kept going. The city’s cracks cut deep.

An e-bike rider was injured in a crash with a sedan on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Pavement Defective' and 'Obstruction/Debris' contributed to the collision. The 29-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The sedan and e-bike were both traveling north. No driver errors were listed, but the report highlights hazardous street conditions as the cause. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the street defects.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827291 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A driver passed too close on Lorimer Street, striking a 32-year-old woman. She suffered a head injury and shock. The street became a danger zone in an instant.

A 32-year-old woman walking on Lorimer Street at Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn was injured when a driver passed too closely and struck her. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Passing Too Closely.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. The crash highlights the risk to people on foot when drivers fail to maintain safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830360 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.

ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11

A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.

CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.

• Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-10

A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.

Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.

• Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-09

A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.

NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.

• Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-08

A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a hip injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street saw impact, pain, and another vulnerable road user hurt.

A sedan struck a 29-year-old cyclist on Kent Ave at N 1 St in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured in the hip and remained conscious, according to the police report. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a contusion. No other injuries were reported. The crash involved a sedan and a bike, both traveling straight. The police report does not specify helmet use or other cyclist actions. The data highlights driver failure to yield as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828672 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A 15-year-old fell from a No. 7 train at Queensboro Plaza. He lay on the tracks, lifeless. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Subway surfing kills. The city counts the bodies. The system endures.

NY Daily News (2025-07-04) reports a 15-year-old boy died after falling from the top of a No. 7 train at Queensboro Plaza. Police found him unconscious on the tracks at 2:45 a.m. and said he was 'either riding the top of a No. 7 train entering the station or attempting to get onto the top.' The article notes six people, mostly teens, died subway surfing last year. This year, three have died. The MTA and NYPD have launched campaigns and drone patrols to deter such incidents, but the deaths continue. No driver error is cited; the focus is on systemic risk and enforcement.

• Teen Dies Falling From Subway Train, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-04

SUV hit e-bike on Havemeyer. Rider thrown, hurt his back. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left cyclist bleeding, shaken. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed loud.

An SUV struck an e-bike at Havemeyer Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a back abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV driver was traveling straight while the e-bike was making a right turn. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The cyclist was left conscious but injured. No helmet or signaling issues were listed as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825109 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

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

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

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