Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Williamsburg?
Williamsburg Bleeds While City Hall Turns Back
Williamsburg: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 17, 2025
Blood on the Streets: The Toll in Williamsburg
A man dies behind the wheel on Lorimer. A cyclist, helmet on, is crushed on Kent Avenue. Two teens on bikes, both sixteen, are thrown and cut open on Driggs. A pedestrian, 26, is struck in the head by a backing sedan on Hope Street. In three and a half years, Williamsburg has seen 3 deaths and 10 serious injuries from crashes. 825 people have been hurt. The numbers do not flinch. They do not heal.
Broken Promises, Broken Bones
The city tried to build a shield. They called it a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. It was supposed to keep riders safe. It failed. Crashes piled up. The city tore it out. As CBS New York reported, “The redesign was initially intended to improve safety for cyclists, but recent incidents have prompted city officials to revert to the previous layout.” The shield is gone. The street is bare again.
Mayor Adams called it a matter of safety. He said he was “back-pedaling on a protected bike lane… citing safety concerns.” The city’s answer to danger is to take away the only barrier between flesh and steel.
Who Pays the Price?
The city counts the dead. It counts the injured. It does not count the cost to families, to children, to the ones who walk and ride because they have no other way. Cars and trucks caused the most pain—22 crashes left pedestrians bleeding or worse. Bikes and mopeds, too, but the numbers are smaller. The city’s answer is to wait, to study, to undo what little was done.
What Now? Take the Fight to City Hall
This is not fate. This is policy.
Call your council member. Call the mayor. Tell them to stop removing protections. Tell them to build streets that do not kill. Demand a citywide 20 mph speed limit. Demand real barriers, not paint. Demand action before another name is added to the list.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Truck Overturns, Injures One On BQE, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-06
- Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Reverts After Crashes, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-13
- Williamsburg Protected Bike Lane Removed, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-14
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750394 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17
- Kite String Injures Two On City Bridge, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-07
- Truck Overturns, Injures One On BQE, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-06
Other Representatives
District 50
685A Manhattan Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11222
Room 441, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 34
244 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
718-963-3141
250 Broadway, Suite 1747, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7095
District 59
801 2nd Ave. Suite 303, New York, NY 10017
Room 817, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Williamsburg Williamsburg sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 94, District 34, AD 50, SD 59, Brooklyn CB1.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Williamsburg
S 4647Salazar votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-03-21
S 775Salazar votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.▸Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.
Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.
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File S 775,
Open States,
Published 2023-03-21
S 775Salazar votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.▸Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.
Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.
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File S 775,
Open States,
Published 2023-03-21
2Taxi and Sedan Collide on Driggs Avenue▸A taxi and a sedan crashed on Driggs Avenue. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The taxi driver sped unsafely. The sedan driver ignored traffic controls. Both were conscious and restrained. Damage hit the front quarters of both vehicles.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling west and a sedan traveling south collided on Driggs Avenue. The taxi driver, a 38-year-old man, disregarded traffic controls. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old woman, was driving at unsafe speed. Both drivers were injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious and were not ejected. Each was restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The taxi sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the sedan was damaged on its left front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Motorcycle Hits Sedan Changing Lanes▸A motorcycle struck the left front quarter panel of a sedan changing lanes on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. Driver distraction was a factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan was changing lanes westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway when a motorcycle traveling in the same direction collided with its left front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan had two occupants, and its driver was licensed and male. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The impact caused damage to the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the motorcycle.
Moped Rider Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision▸A moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with an SUV making a right turn in Brooklyn. The SUV showed no damage. The rider was conscious and sustained abrasions. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV driver.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male moped driver was injured in a collision with a Ford SUV in Brooklyn near South 4 Street. The SUV was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The moped rider sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
E-Bike Rider Killed Striking Parked Trailer▸A 51-year-old man rode his e-bike down Kent Avenue. He struck a parked trailer. His head hit hard. He wore a helmet. He was crushed and thrown. He died alone in the dark. The street stayed silent.
A 51-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed after colliding with a parked trailer on Kent Avenue. According to the police report, the man 'hit a parked trailer. He wore a helmet. His head struck hard. He was crushed, half-thrown from the seat. He died alone in the dark.' The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and partially ejected from his seat, suffering fatal head and crush injuries. The trailer was parked at the time of the crash and had no occupants. The police report notes the rider wore a helmet, but the primary factors remain the collision and the parked trailer.
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸A 26-year-old e-bike rider crashed into a sedan on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The sedan driver was distracted, causing the collision. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a sedan. The 26-year-old male e-bike driver was injured, sustaining fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. The e-bike rider was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan was starting from a parked position when the collision happened, impacting the right front bumper of the e-bike. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban settings.
Sedan Slams Into Parked SUV on Berry▸A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on Berry Street. The driver, a 62-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was incoherent. Police cited alcohol involvement. The SUV was empty. Metal twisted. Streets stayed silent.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked SUV on Berry Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 62-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and found incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The SUV was unoccupied and damaged at the rear. The sedan’s front end was crushed. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash left one man hurt and a parked vehicle mangled.
Gallagher Opposes Misguided BQE Three Lane Expansion▸City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
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City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
Salazar Opposes Harmful BQE Three Lane Expansion▸City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
-
City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
S 4647Gonzalez votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
-
File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Gonzalez votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
-
File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
S 2714Gonzalez votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
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File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Salazar votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
-
File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
2SUV Hits Sedan Starting From Parking▸A Nissan SUV struck a Toyota sedan as it started from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled west. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Impact damaged the sedan’s left side and the SUV’s front bumper.
According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling west collided with a 1989 Toyota sedan that was starting from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan carried two occupants: a 34-year-old male driver and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both injured occupants. The SUV’s driver was alone and licensed in New York. Damage included the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. No ejections occurred.
SUV Strikes Parked SUV on South 5 Street▸A Ford SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai SUV in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited failure to yield. Metal twisted. Shock followed.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on South 5 Street struck a parked Hyundai SUV near Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old male driver of the Hyundai suffered a head injury and concussion. He was not ejected but was in shock. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The Hyundai was hit on its left rear bumper; the Ford's right front bumper took the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Reynoso Urges Clear Transition Amid Harmful Waste Reform Delays▸Council grilled DSNY for dragging its feet on commercial waste zone reform. Delays keep rogue haulers on the street. Reckless driving and deaths persist. Members pressed for urgency. DSNY offered shifting timelines. The city’s most vulnerable remain at risk.
On February 23, 2023, the City Council held an oversight hearing on the delayed rollout of commercial waste zone reform, first mandated by law in 2019. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) admitted the overhaul would not start until late 2024, with citywide coverage years away. The matter, described as a fix for a 'free-for-all system that led to reckless driving and fatalities,' remains stalled. Council Members Lincoln Restler and Julie Menin pressed DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch on the slow pace and shifting deadlines. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, who introduced the original legislation, stressed the need for clear guidance. StreetsPAC’s Eric McClure highlighted the deadly consequences of delay. DSNY opposes a bill from Council Member Sandy Nurse to create a working group to address these setbacks. The ongoing delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to dangerous private carting trucks.
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Council to DSNY Commish: Move Faster on Rogue Carting Biz,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-23
Reynoso Demands Urgent Worker Safety Amid Trash Pickup Delay▸City delays overhaul of commercial trash pickup. Streets stay dangerous. Trucks keep killing. Councilmember Restler slams the slow pace. Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso demands worker safety. The pilot starts late 2024. Full reform waits. Lives hang in the balance.
Bill 2019, the commercial waste zone reform, faces another setback. The Department of Sanitation announced on February 22, 2023, that the citywide overhaul will not begin until late 2024, with a pilot program in one zone. The reform, first set under Mayor de Blasio, aims to fix inefficiency, worker mistreatment, environmental harm, and traffic carnage. The matter summary notes at least 43 deaths and 107 injuries from commercial garbage trucks in nine years. Councilmember Lincoln Restler called the timeline 'extremely slow' and said delays undermine the law's worker and environmental justice goals. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, sponsor of the 2019 bill, stressed that safety improvements for workers are essential and overdue. The pilot zone is still undetermined. Full implementation will roll out across 20 zones over two years, but for now, the danger remains.
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Overhaul of private trash pickup in NYC delayed until 2024,
gothamist.com,
Published 2023-02-22
Gallagher Demands City Use Leverage to Halt BQE Harm▸The BQE slices through North Brooklyn, choking streets with noise and fumes. City leaders have tools to force state DOT to the table but hold back. Advocates demand Adams use his power. The highway’s shadow falls hardest on those walking and biking nearby.
This opinion piece, published February 21, 2023, calls on Mayor Adams to wield the city’s legal leverage over the state Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The article, titled 'Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,' details how city DOT can veto regional transportation plans and must approve state highway projects within city limits. Jon Orcutt, former city DOT official, urges Adams to push for a full corridor plan and not settle for piecemeal fixes. Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso are named as officials demanding state DOT return to the process. The BQE has long divided North Brooklyn, bringing pollution and danger to dense neighborhoods. Advocates want the city to use its power to protect residents and vulnerable road users from the harms of urban highways.
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OPINION: Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-21
Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
- File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-03-21
S 775Salazar votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.▸Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.
Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.
-
File S 775,
Open States,
Published 2023-03-21
S 775Salazar votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.▸Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.
Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.
-
File S 775,
Open States,
Published 2023-03-21
2Taxi and Sedan Collide on Driggs Avenue▸A taxi and a sedan crashed on Driggs Avenue. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The taxi driver sped unsafely. The sedan driver ignored traffic controls. Both were conscious and restrained. Damage hit the front quarters of both vehicles.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling west and a sedan traveling south collided on Driggs Avenue. The taxi driver, a 38-year-old man, disregarded traffic controls. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old woman, was driving at unsafe speed. Both drivers were injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious and were not ejected. Each was restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The taxi sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the sedan was damaged on its left front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Motorcycle Hits Sedan Changing Lanes▸A motorcycle struck the left front quarter panel of a sedan changing lanes on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. Driver distraction was a factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan was changing lanes westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway when a motorcycle traveling in the same direction collided with its left front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan had two occupants, and its driver was licensed and male. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The impact caused damage to the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the motorcycle.
Moped Rider Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision▸A moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with an SUV making a right turn in Brooklyn. The SUV showed no damage. The rider was conscious and sustained abrasions. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV driver.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male moped driver was injured in a collision with a Ford SUV in Brooklyn near South 4 Street. The SUV was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The moped rider sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
E-Bike Rider Killed Striking Parked Trailer▸A 51-year-old man rode his e-bike down Kent Avenue. He struck a parked trailer. His head hit hard. He wore a helmet. He was crushed and thrown. He died alone in the dark. The street stayed silent.
A 51-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed after colliding with a parked trailer on Kent Avenue. According to the police report, the man 'hit a parked trailer. He wore a helmet. His head struck hard. He was crushed, half-thrown from the seat. He died alone in the dark.' The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and partially ejected from his seat, suffering fatal head and crush injuries. The trailer was parked at the time of the crash and had no occupants. The police report notes the rider wore a helmet, but the primary factors remain the collision and the parked trailer.
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸A 26-year-old e-bike rider crashed into a sedan on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The sedan driver was distracted, causing the collision. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a sedan. The 26-year-old male e-bike driver was injured, sustaining fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. The e-bike rider was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan was starting from a parked position when the collision happened, impacting the right front bumper of the e-bike. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban settings.
Sedan Slams Into Parked SUV on Berry▸A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on Berry Street. The driver, a 62-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was incoherent. Police cited alcohol involvement. The SUV was empty. Metal twisted. Streets stayed silent.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked SUV on Berry Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 62-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and found incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The SUV was unoccupied and damaged at the rear. The sedan’s front end was crushed. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash left one man hurt and a parked vehicle mangled.
Gallagher Opposes Misguided BQE Three Lane Expansion▸City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
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City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
Salazar Opposes Harmful BQE Three Lane Expansion▸City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
-
City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
S 4647Gonzalez votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
-
File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Gonzalez votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
S 2714Gonzalez votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
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File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Salazar votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
2SUV Hits Sedan Starting From Parking▸A Nissan SUV struck a Toyota sedan as it started from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled west. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Impact damaged the sedan’s left side and the SUV’s front bumper.
According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling west collided with a 1989 Toyota sedan that was starting from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan carried two occupants: a 34-year-old male driver and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both injured occupants. The SUV’s driver was alone and licensed in New York. Damage included the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. No ejections occurred.
SUV Strikes Parked SUV on South 5 Street▸A Ford SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai SUV in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited failure to yield. Metal twisted. Shock followed.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on South 5 Street struck a parked Hyundai SUV near Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old male driver of the Hyundai suffered a head injury and concussion. He was not ejected but was in shock. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The Hyundai was hit on its left rear bumper; the Ford's right front bumper took the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Reynoso Urges Clear Transition Amid Harmful Waste Reform Delays▸Council grilled DSNY for dragging its feet on commercial waste zone reform. Delays keep rogue haulers on the street. Reckless driving and deaths persist. Members pressed for urgency. DSNY offered shifting timelines. The city’s most vulnerable remain at risk.
On February 23, 2023, the City Council held an oversight hearing on the delayed rollout of commercial waste zone reform, first mandated by law in 2019. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) admitted the overhaul would not start until late 2024, with citywide coverage years away. The matter, described as a fix for a 'free-for-all system that led to reckless driving and fatalities,' remains stalled. Council Members Lincoln Restler and Julie Menin pressed DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch on the slow pace and shifting deadlines. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, who introduced the original legislation, stressed the need for clear guidance. StreetsPAC’s Eric McClure highlighted the deadly consequences of delay. DSNY opposes a bill from Council Member Sandy Nurse to create a working group to address these setbacks. The ongoing delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to dangerous private carting trucks.
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Council to DSNY Commish: Move Faster on Rogue Carting Biz,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-23
Reynoso Demands Urgent Worker Safety Amid Trash Pickup Delay▸City delays overhaul of commercial trash pickup. Streets stay dangerous. Trucks keep killing. Councilmember Restler slams the slow pace. Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso demands worker safety. The pilot starts late 2024. Full reform waits. Lives hang in the balance.
Bill 2019, the commercial waste zone reform, faces another setback. The Department of Sanitation announced on February 22, 2023, that the citywide overhaul will not begin until late 2024, with a pilot program in one zone. The reform, first set under Mayor de Blasio, aims to fix inefficiency, worker mistreatment, environmental harm, and traffic carnage. The matter summary notes at least 43 deaths and 107 injuries from commercial garbage trucks in nine years. Councilmember Lincoln Restler called the timeline 'extremely slow' and said delays undermine the law's worker and environmental justice goals. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, sponsor of the 2019 bill, stressed that safety improvements for workers are essential and overdue. The pilot zone is still undetermined. Full implementation will roll out across 20 zones over two years, but for now, the danger remains.
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Overhaul of private trash pickup in NYC delayed until 2024,
gothamist.com,
Published 2023-02-22
Gallagher Demands City Use Leverage to Halt BQE Harm▸The BQE slices through North Brooklyn, choking streets with noise and fumes. City leaders have tools to force state DOT to the table but hold back. Advocates demand Adams use his power. The highway’s shadow falls hardest on those walking and biking nearby.
This opinion piece, published February 21, 2023, calls on Mayor Adams to wield the city’s legal leverage over the state Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The article, titled 'Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,' details how city DOT can veto regional transportation plans and must approve state highway projects within city limits. Jon Orcutt, former city DOT official, urges Adams to push for a full corridor plan and not settle for piecemeal fixes. Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso are named as officials demanding state DOT return to the process. The BQE has long divided North Brooklyn, bringing pollution and danger to dense neighborhoods. Advocates want the city to use its power to protect residents and vulnerable road users from the harms of urban highways.
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OPINION: Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-21
Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.
Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.
- File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-03-21
S 775Salazar votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.▸Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.
Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.
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File S 775,
Open States,
Published 2023-03-21
2Taxi and Sedan Collide on Driggs Avenue▸A taxi and a sedan crashed on Driggs Avenue. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The taxi driver sped unsafely. The sedan driver ignored traffic controls. Both were conscious and restrained. Damage hit the front quarters of both vehicles.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling west and a sedan traveling south collided on Driggs Avenue. The taxi driver, a 38-year-old man, disregarded traffic controls. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old woman, was driving at unsafe speed. Both drivers were injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious and were not ejected. Each was restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The taxi sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the sedan was damaged on its left front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Motorcycle Hits Sedan Changing Lanes▸A motorcycle struck the left front quarter panel of a sedan changing lanes on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. Driver distraction was a factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan was changing lanes westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway when a motorcycle traveling in the same direction collided with its left front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan had two occupants, and its driver was licensed and male. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The impact caused damage to the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the motorcycle.
Moped Rider Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision▸A moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with an SUV making a right turn in Brooklyn. The SUV showed no damage. The rider was conscious and sustained abrasions. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV driver.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male moped driver was injured in a collision with a Ford SUV in Brooklyn near South 4 Street. The SUV was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The moped rider sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
E-Bike Rider Killed Striking Parked Trailer▸A 51-year-old man rode his e-bike down Kent Avenue. He struck a parked trailer. His head hit hard. He wore a helmet. He was crushed and thrown. He died alone in the dark. The street stayed silent.
A 51-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed after colliding with a parked trailer on Kent Avenue. According to the police report, the man 'hit a parked trailer. He wore a helmet. His head struck hard. He was crushed, half-thrown from the seat. He died alone in the dark.' The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and partially ejected from his seat, suffering fatal head and crush injuries. The trailer was parked at the time of the crash and had no occupants. The police report notes the rider wore a helmet, but the primary factors remain the collision and the parked trailer.
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸A 26-year-old e-bike rider crashed into a sedan on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The sedan driver was distracted, causing the collision. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a sedan. The 26-year-old male e-bike driver was injured, sustaining fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. The e-bike rider was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan was starting from a parked position when the collision happened, impacting the right front bumper of the e-bike. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban settings.
Sedan Slams Into Parked SUV on Berry▸A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on Berry Street. The driver, a 62-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was incoherent. Police cited alcohol involvement. The SUV was empty. Metal twisted. Streets stayed silent.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked SUV on Berry Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 62-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and found incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The SUV was unoccupied and damaged at the rear. The sedan’s front end was crushed. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash left one man hurt and a parked vehicle mangled.
Gallagher Opposes Misguided BQE Three Lane Expansion▸City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
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City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
Salazar Opposes Harmful BQE Three Lane Expansion▸City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
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City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
S 4647Gonzalez votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Gonzalez votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
S 2714Gonzalez votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
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File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Salazar votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
2SUV Hits Sedan Starting From Parking▸A Nissan SUV struck a Toyota sedan as it started from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled west. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Impact damaged the sedan’s left side and the SUV’s front bumper.
According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling west collided with a 1989 Toyota sedan that was starting from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan carried two occupants: a 34-year-old male driver and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both injured occupants. The SUV’s driver was alone and licensed in New York. Damage included the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. No ejections occurred.
SUV Strikes Parked SUV on South 5 Street▸A Ford SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai SUV in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited failure to yield. Metal twisted. Shock followed.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on South 5 Street struck a parked Hyundai SUV near Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old male driver of the Hyundai suffered a head injury and concussion. He was not ejected but was in shock. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The Hyundai was hit on its left rear bumper; the Ford's right front bumper took the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Reynoso Urges Clear Transition Amid Harmful Waste Reform Delays▸Council grilled DSNY for dragging its feet on commercial waste zone reform. Delays keep rogue haulers on the street. Reckless driving and deaths persist. Members pressed for urgency. DSNY offered shifting timelines. The city’s most vulnerable remain at risk.
On February 23, 2023, the City Council held an oversight hearing on the delayed rollout of commercial waste zone reform, first mandated by law in 2019. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) admitted the overhaul would not start until late 2024, with citywide coverage years away. The matter, described as a fix for a 'free-for-all system that led to reckless driving and fatalities,' remains stalled. Council Members Lincoln Restler and Julie Menin pressed DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch on the slow pace and shifting deadlines. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, who introduced the original legislation, stressed the need for clear guidance. StreetsPAC’s Eric McClure highlighted the deadly consequences of delay. DSNY opposes a bill from Council Member Sandy Nurse to create a working group to address these setbacks. The ongoing delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to dangerous private carting trucks.
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Council to DSNY Commish: Move Faster on Rogue Carting Biz,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-23
Reynoso Demands Urgent Worker Safety Amid Trash Pickup Delay▸City delays overhaul of commercial trash pickup. Streets stay dangerous. Trucks keep killing. Councilmember Restler slams the slow pace. Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso demands worker safety. The pilot starts late 2024. Full reform waits. Lives hang in the balance.
Bill 2019, the commercial waste zone reform, faces another setback. The Department of Sanitation announced on February 22, 2023, that the citywide overhaul will not begin until late 2024, with a pilot program in one zone. The reform, first set under Mayor de Blasio, aims to fix inefficiency, worker mistreatment, environmental harm, and traffic carnage. The matter summary notes at least 43 deaths and 107 injuries from commercial garbage trucks in nine years. Councilmember Lincoln Restler called the timeline 'extremely slow' and said delays undermine the law's worker and environmental justice goals. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, sponsor of the 2019 bill, stressed that safety improvements for workers are essential and overdue. The pilot zone is still undetermined. Full implementation will roll out across 20 zones over two years, but for now, the danger remains.
-
Overhaul of private trash pickup in NYC delayed until 2024,
gothamist.com,
Published 2023-02-22
Gallagher Demands City Use Leverage to Halt BQE Harm▸The BQE slices through North Brooklyn, choking streets with noise and fumes. City leaders have tools to force state DOT to the table but hold back. Advocates demand Adams use his power. The highway’s shadow falls hardest on those walking and biking nearby.
This opinion piece, published February 21, 2023, calls on Mayor Adams to wield the city’s legal leverage over the state Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The article, titled 'Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,' details how city DOT can veto regional transportation plans and must approve state highway projects within city limits. Jon Orcutt, former city DOT official, urges Adams to push for a full corridor plan and not settle for piecemeal fixes. Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso are named as officials demanding state DOT return to the process. The BQE has long divided North Brooklyn, bringing pollution and danger to dense neighborhoods. Advocates want the city to use its power to protect residents and vulnerable road users from the harms of urban highways.
-
OPINION: Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-21
Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.
Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.
- File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-03-21
2Taxi and Sedan Collide on Driggs Avenue▸A taxi and a sedan crashed on Driggs Avenue. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The taxi driver sped unsafely. The sedan driver ignored traffic controls. Both were conscious and restrained. Damage hit the front quarters of both vehicles.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling west and a sedan traveling south collided on Driggs Avenue. The taxi driver, a 38-year-old man, disregarded traffic controls. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old woman, was driving at unsafe speed. Both drivers were injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious and were not ejected. Each was restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The taxi sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the sedan was damaged on its left front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Motorcycle Hits Sedan Changing Lanes▸A motorcycle struck the left front quarter panel of a sedan changing lanes on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. Driver distraction was a factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan was changing lanes westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway when a motorcycle traveling in the same direction collided with its left front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan had two occupants, and its driver was licensed and male. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The impact caused damage to the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the motorcycle.
Moped Rider Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision▸A moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with an SUV making a right turn in Brooklyn. The SUV showed no damage. The rider was conscious and sustained abrasions. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV driver.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male moped driver was injured in a collision with a Ford SUV in Brooklyn near South 4 Street. The SUV was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The moped rider sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
E-Bike Rider Killed Striking Parked Trailer▸A 51-year-old man rode his e-bike down Kent Avenue. He struck a parked trailer. His head hit hard. He wore a helmet. He was crushed and thrown. He died alone in the dark. The street stayed silent.
A 51-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed after colliding with a parked trailer on Kent Avenue. According to the police report, the man 'hit a parked trailer. He wore a helmet. His head struck hard. He was crushed, half-thrown from the seat. He died alone in the dark.' The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and partially ejected from his seat, suffering fatal head and crush injuries. The trailer was parked at the time of the crash and had no occupants. The police report notes the rider wore a helmet, but the primary factors remain the collision and the parked trailer.
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸A 26-year-old e-bike rider crashed into a sedan on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The sedan driver was distracted, causing the collision. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a sedan. The 26-year-old male e-bike driver was injured, sustaining fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. The e-bike rider was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan was starting from a parked position when the collision happened, impacting the right front bumper of the e-bike. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban settings.
Sedan Slams Into Parked SUV on Berry▸A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on Berry Street. The driver, a 62-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was incoherent. Police cited alcohol involvement. The SUV was empty. Metal twisted. Streets stayed silent.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked SUV on Berry Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 62-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and found incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The SUV was unoccupied and damaged at the rear. The sedan’s front end was crushed. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash left one man hurt and a parked vehicle mangled.
Gallagher Opposes Misguided BQE Three Lane Expansion▸City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
-
City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
Salazar Opposes Harmful BQE Three Lane Expansion▸City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
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City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
S 4647Gonzalez votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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File S 4647,
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Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Gonzalez votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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File S 4647,
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Published 2023-02-28
S 2714Gonzalez votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
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File S 2714,
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Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Salazar votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
2SUV Hits Sedan Starting From Parking▸A Nissan SUV struck a Toyota sedan as it started from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled west. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Impact damaged the sedan’s left side and the SUV’s front bumper.
According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling west collided with a 1989 Toyota sedan that was starting from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan carried two occupants: a 34-year-old male driver and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both injured occupants. The SUV’s driver was alone and licensed in New York. Damage included the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. No ejections occurred.
SUV Strikes Parked SUV on South 5 Street▸A Ford SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai SUV in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited failure to yield. Metal twisted. Shock followed.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on South 5 Street struck a parked Hyundai SUV near Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old male driver of the Hyundai suffered a head injury and concussion. He was not ejected but was in shock. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The Hyundai was hit on its left rear bumper; the Ford's right front bumper took the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Reynoso Urges Clear Transition Amid Harmful Waste Reform Delays▸Council grilled DSNY for dragging its feet on commercial waste zone reform. Delays keep rogue haulers on the street. Reckless driving and deaths persist. Members pressed for urgency. DSNY offered shifting timelines. The city’s most vulnerable remain at risk.
On February 23, 2023, the City Council held an oversight hearing on the delayed rollout of commercial waste zone reform, first mandated by law in 2019. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) admitted the overhaul would not start until late 2024, with citywide coverage years away. The matter, described as a fix for a 'free-for-all system that led to reckless driving and fatalities,' remains stalled. Council Members Lincoln Restler and Julie Menin pressed DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch on the slow pace and shifting deadlines. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, who introduced the original legislation, stressed the need for clear guidance. StreetsPAC’s Eric McClure highlighted the deadly consequences of delay. DSNY opposes a bill from Council Member Sandy Nurse to create a working group to address these setbacks. The ongoing delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to dangerous private carting trucks.
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Council to DSNY Commish: Move Faster on Rogue Carting Biz,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-23
Reynoso Demands Urgent Worker Safety Amid Trash Pickup Delay▸City delays overhaul of commercial trash pickup. Streets stay dangerous. Trucks keep killing. Councilmember Restler slams the slow pace. Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso demands worker safety. The pilot starts late 2024. Full reform waits. Lives hang in the balance.
Bill 2019, the commercial waste zone reform, faces another setback. The Department of Sanitation announced on February 22, 2023, that the citywide overhaul will not begin until late 2024, with a pilot program in one zone. The reform, first set under Mayor de Blasio, aims to fix inefficiency, worker mistreatment, environmental harm, and traffic carnage. The matter summary notes at least 43 deaths and 107 injuries from commercial garbage trucks in nine years. Councilmember Lincoln Restler called the timeline 'extremely slow' and said delays undermine the law's worker and environmental justice goals. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, sponsor of the 2019 bill, stressed that safety improvements for workers are essential and overdue. The pilot zone is still undetermined. Full implementation will roll out across 20 zones over two years, but for now, the danger remains.
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Overhaul of private trash pickup in NYC delayed until 2024,
gothamist.com,
Published 2023-02-22
Gallagher Demands City Use Leverage to Halt BQE Harm▸The BQE slices through North Brooklyn, choking streets with noise and fumes. City leaders have tools to force state DOT to the table but hold back. Advocates demand Adams use his power. The highway’s shadow falls hardest on those walking and biking nearby.
This opinion piece, published February 21, 2023, calls on Mayor Adams to wield the city’s legal leverage over the state Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The article, titled 'Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,' details how city DOT can veto regional transportation plans and must approve state highway projects within city limits. Jon Orcutt, former city DOT official, urges Adams to push for a full corridor plan and not settle for piecemeal fixes. Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso are named as officials demanding state DOT return to the process. The BQE has long divided North Brooklyn, bringing pollution and danger to dense neighborhoods. Advocates want the city to use its power to protect residents and vulnerable road users from the harms of urban highways.
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OPINION: Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-21
A taxi and a sedan crashed on Driggs Avenue. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The taxi driver sped unsafely. The sedan driver ignored traffic controls. Both were conscious and restrained. Damage hit the front quarters of both vehicles.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling west and a sedan traveling south collided on Driggs Avenue. The taxi driver, a 38-year-old man, disregarded traffic controls. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old woman, was driving at unsafe speed. Both drivers were injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious and were not ejected. Each was restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The taxi sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the sedan was damaged on its left front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Motorcycle Hits Sedan Changing Lanes▸A motorcycle struck the left front quarter panel of a sedan changing lanes on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. Driver distraction was a factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan was changing lanes westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway when a motorcycle traveling in the same direction collided with its left front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan had two occupants, and its driver was licensed and male. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The impact caused damage to the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the motorcycle.
Moped Rider Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision▸A moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with an SUV making a right turn in Brooklyn. The SUV showed no damage. The rider was conscious and sustained abrasions. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV driver.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male moped driver was injured in a collision with a Ford SUV in Brooklyn near South 4 Street. The SUV was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The moped rider sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
E-Bike Rider Killed Striking Parked Trailer▸A 51-year-old man rode his e-bike down Kent Avenue. He struck a parked trailer. His head hit hard. He wore a helmet. He was crushed and thrown. He died alone in the dark. The street stayed silent.
A 51-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed after colliding with a parked trailer on Kent Avenue. According to the police report, the man 'hit a parked trailer. He wore a helmet. His head struck hard. He was crushed, half-thrown from the seat. He died alone in the dark.' The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and partially ejected from his seat, suffering fatal head and crush injuries. The trailer was parked at the time of the crash and had no occupants. The police report notes the rider wore a helmet, but the primary factors remain the collision and the parked trailer.
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸A 26-year-old e-bike rider crashed into a sedan on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The sedan driver was distracted, causing the collision. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a sedan. The 26-year-old male e-bike driver was injured, sustaining fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. The e-bike rider was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan was starting from a parked position when the collision happened, impacting the right front bumper of the e-bike. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban settings.
Sedan Slams Into Parked SUV on Berry▸A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on Berry Street. The driver, a 62-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was incoherent. Police cited alcohol involvement. The SUV was empty. Metal twisted. Streets stayed silent.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked SUV on Berry Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 62-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and found incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The SUV was unoccupied and damaged at the rear. The sedan’s front end was crushed. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash left one man hurt and a parked vehicle mangled.
Gallagher Opposes Misguided BQE Three Lane Expansion▸City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
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City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
Salazar Opposes Harmful BQE Three Lane Expansion▸City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
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City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
S 4647Gonzalez votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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File S 4647,
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Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Gonzalez votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
S 2714Gonzalez votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
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File S 2714,
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Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Salazar votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
2SUV Hits Sedan Starting From Parking▸A Nissan SUV struck a Toyota sedan as it started from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled west. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Impact damaged the sedan’s left side and the SUV’s front bumper.
According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling west collided with a 1989 Toyota sedan that was starting from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan carried two occupants: a 34-year-old male driver and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both injured occupants. The SUV’s driver was alone and licensed in New York. Damage included the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. No ejections occurred.
SUV Strikes Parked SUV on South 5 Street▸A Ford SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai SUV in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited failure to yield. Metal twisted. Shock followed.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on South 5 Street struck a parked Hyundai SUV near Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old male driver of the Hyundai suffered a head injury and concussion. He was not ejected but was in shock. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The Hyundai was hit on its left rear bumper; the Ford's right front bumper took the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Reynoso Urges Clear Transition Amid Harmful Waste Reform Delays▸Council grilled DSNY for dragging its feet on commercial waste zone reform. Delays keep rogue haulers on the street. Reckless driving and deaths persist. Members pressed for urgency. DSNY offered shifting timelines. The city’s most vulnerable remain at risk.
On February 23, 2023, the City Council held an oversight hearing on the delayed rollout of commercial waste zone reform, first mandated by law in 2019. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) admitted the overhaul would not start until late 2024, with citywide coverage years away. The matter, described as a fix for a 'free-for-all system that led to reckless driving and fatalities,' remains stalled. Council Members Lincoln Restler and Julie Menin pressed DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch on the slow pace and shifting deadlines. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, who introduced the original legislation, stressed the need for clear guidance. StreetsPAC’s Eric McClure highlighted the deadly consequences of delay. DSNY opposes a bill from Council Member Sandy Nurse to create a working group to address these setbacks. The ongoing delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to dangerous private carting trucks.
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Council to DSNY Commish: Move Faster on Rogue Carting Biz,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-23
Reynoso Demands Urgent Worker Safety Amid Trash Pickup Delay▸City delays overhaul of commercial trash pickup. Streets stay dangerous. Trucks keep killing. Councilmember Restler slams the slow pace. Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso demands worker safety. The pilot starts late 2024. Full reform waits. Lives hang in the balance.
Bill 2019, the commercial waste zone reform, faces another setback. The Department of Sanitation announced on February 22, 2023, that the citywide overhaul will not begin until late 2024, with a pilot program in one zone. The reform, first set under Mayor de Blasio, aims to fix inefficiency, worker mistreatment, environmental harm, and traffic carnage. The matter summary notes at least 43 deaths and 107 injuries from commercial garbage trucks in nine years. Councilmember Lincoln Restler called the timeline 'extremely slow' and said delays undermine the law's worker and environmental justice goals. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, sponsor of the 2019 bill, stressed that safety improvements for workers are essential and overdue. The pilot zone is still undetermined. Full implementation will roll out across 20 zones over two years, but for now, the danger remains.
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Overhaul of private trash pickup in NYC delayed until 2024,
gothamist.com,
Published 2023-02-22
Gallagher Demands City Use Leverage to Halt BQE Harm▸The BQE slices through North Brooklyn, choking streets with noise and fumes. City leaders have tools to force state DOT to the table but hold back. Advocates demand Adams use his power. The highway’s shadow falls hardest on those walking and biking nearby.
This opinion piece, published February 21, 2023, calls on Mayor Adams to wield the city’s legal leverage over the state Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The article, titled 'Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,' details how city DOT can veto regional transportation plans and must approve state highway projects within city limits. Jon Orcutt, former city DOT official, urges Adams to push for a full corridor plan and not settle for piecemeal fixes. Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso are named as officials demanding state DOT return to the process. The BQE has long divided North Brooklyn, bringing pollution and danger to dense neighborhoods. Advocates want the city to use its power to protect residents and vulnerable road users from the harms of urban highways.
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OPINION: Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-21
A motorcycle struck the left front quarter panel of a sedan changing lanes on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. Driver distraction was a factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan was changing lanes westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway when a motorcycle traveling in the same direction collided with its left front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan had two occupants, and its driver was licensed and male. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The impact caused damage to the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the motorcycle.
Moped Rider Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision▸A moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with an SUV making a right turn in Brooklyn. The SUV showed no damage. The rider was conscious and sustained abrasions. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV driver.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male moped driver was injured in a collision with a Ford SUV in Brooklyn near South 4 Street. The SUV was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The moped rider sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
E-Bike Rider Killed Striking Parked Trailer▸A 51-year-old man rode his e-bike down Kent Avenue. He struck a parked trailer. His head hit hard. He wore a helmet. He was crushed and thrown. He died alone in the dark. The street stayed silent.
A 51-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed after colliding with a parked trailer on Kent Avenue. According to the police report, the man 'hit a parked trailer. He wore a helmet. His head struck hard. He was crushed, half-thrown from the seat. He died alone in the dark.' The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and partially ejected from his seat, suffering fatal head and crush injuries. The trailer was parked at the time of the crash and had no occupants. The police report notes the rider wore a helmet, but the primary factors remain the collision and the parked trailer.
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸A 26-year-old e-bike rider crashed into a sedan on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The sedan driver was distracted, causing the collision. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a sedan. The 26-year-old male e-bike driver was injured, sustaining fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. The e-bike rider was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan was starting from a parked position when the collision happened, impacting the right front bumper of the e-bike. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban settings.
Sedan Slams Into Parked SUV on Berry▸A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on Berry Street. The driver, a 62-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was incoherent. Police cited alcohol involvement. The SUV was empty. Metal twisted. Streets stayed silent.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked SUV on Berry Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 62-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and found incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The SUV was unoccupied and damaged at the rear. The sedan’s front end was crushed. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash left one man hurt and a parked vehicle mangled.
Gallagher Opposes Misguided BQE Three Lane Expansion▸City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
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City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
Salazar Opposes Harmful BQE Three Lane Expansion▸City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
-
City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
S 4647Gonzalez votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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S 4647Gonzalez votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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S 2714Gonzalez votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
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Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Salazar votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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Published 2023-02-28
2SUV Hits Sedan Starting From Parking▸A Nissan SUV struck a Toyota sedan as it started from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled west. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Impact damaged the sedan’s left side and the SUV’s front bumper.
According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling west collided with a 1989 Toyota sedan that was starting from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan carried two occupants: a 34-year-old male driver and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both injured occupants. The SUV’s driver was alone and licensed in New York. Damage included the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. No ejections occurred.
SUV Strikes Parked SUV on South 5 Street▸A Ford SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai SUV in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited failure to yield. Metal twisted. Shock followed.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on South 5 Street struck a parked Hyundai SUV near Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old male driver of the Hyundai suffered a head injury and concussion. He was not ejected but was in shock. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The Hyundai was hit on its left rear bumper; the Ford's right front bumper took the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Reynoso Urges Clear Transition Amid Harmful Waste Reform Delays▸Council grilled DSNY for dragging its feet on commercial waste zone reform. Delays keep rogue haulers on the street. Reckless driving and deaths persist. Members pressed for urgency. DSNY offered shifting timelines. The city’s most vulnerable remain at risk.
On February 23, 2023, the City Council held an oversight hearing on the delayed rollout of commercial waste zone reform, first mandated by law in 2019. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) admitted the overhaul would not start until late 2024, with citywide coverage years away. The matter, described as a fix for a 'free-for-all system that led to reckless driving and fatalities,' remains stalled. Council Members Lincoln Restler and Julie Menin pressed DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch on the slow pace and shifting deadlines. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, who introduced the original legislation, stressed the need for clear guidance. StreetsPAC’s Eric McClure highlighted the deadly consequences of delay. DSNY opposes a bill from Council Member Sandy Nurse to create a working group to address these setbacks. The ongoing delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to dangerous private carting trucks.
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Council to DSNY Commish: Move Faster on Rogue Carting Biz,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-23
Reynoso Demands Urgent Worker Safety Amid Trash Pickup Delay▸City delays overhaul of commercial trash pickup. Streets stay dangerous. Trucks keep killing. Councilmember Restler slams the slow pace. Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso demands worker safety. The pilot starts late 2024. Full reform waits. Lives hang in the balance.
Bill 2019, the commercial waste zone reform, faces another setback. The Department of Sanitation announced on February 22, 2023, that the citywide overhaul will not begin until late 2024, with a pilot program in one zone. The reform, first set under Mayor de Blasio, aims to fix inefficiency, worker mistreatment, environmental harm, and traffic carnage. The matter summary notes at least 43 deaths and 107 injuries from commercial garbage trucks in nine years. Councilmember Lincoln Restler called the timeline 'extremely slow' and said delays undermine the law's worker and environmental justice goals. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, sponsor of the 2019 bill, stressed that safety improvements for workers are essential and overdue. The pilot zone is still undetermined. Full implementation will roll out across 20 zones over two years, but for now, the danger remains.
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Overhaul of private trash pickup in NYC delayed until 2024,
gothamist.com,
Published 2023-02-22
Gallagher Demands City Use Leverage to Halt BQE Harm▸The BQE slices through North Brooklyn, choking streets with noise and fumes. City leaders have tools to force state DOT to the table but hold back. Advocates demand Adams use his power. The highway’s shadow falls hardest on those walking and biking nearby.
This opinion piece, published February 21, 2023, calls on Mayor Adams to wield the city’s legal leverage over the state Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The article, titled 'Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,' details how city DOT can veto regional transportation plans and must approve state highway projects within city limits. Jon Orcutt, former city DOT official, urges Adams to push for a full corridor plan and not settle for piecemeal fixes. Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso are named as officials demanding state DOT return to the process. The BQE has long divided North Brooklyn, bringing pollution and danger to dense neighborhoods. Advocates want the city to use its power to protect residents and vulnerable road users from the harms of urban highways.
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OPINION: Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-21
A moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with an SUV making a right turn in Brooklyn. The SUV showed no damage. The rider was conscious and sustained abrasions. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV driver.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male moped driver was injured in a collision with a Ford SUV in Brooklyn near South 4 Street. The SUV was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The moped rider sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
E-Bike Rider Killed Striking Parked Trailer▸A 51-year-old man rode his e-bike down Kent Avenue. He struck a parked trailer. His head hit hard. He wore a helmet. He was crushed and thrown. He died alone in the dark. The street stayed silent.
A 51-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed after colliding with a parked trailer on Kent Avenue. According to the police report, the man 'hit a parked trailer. He wore a helmet. His head struck hard. He was crushed, half-thrown from the seat. He died alone in the dark.' The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and partially ejected from his seat, suffering fatal head and crush injuries. The trailer was parked at the time of the crash and had no occupants. The police report notes the rider wore a helmet, but the primary factors remain the collision and the parked trailer.
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸A 26-year-old e-bike rider crashed into a sedan on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The sedan driver was distracted, causing the collision. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a sedan. The 26-year-old male e-bike driver was injured, sustaining fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. The e-bike rider was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan was starting from a parked position when the collision happened, impacting the right front bumper of the e-bike. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban settings.
Sedan Slams Into Parked SUV on Berry▸A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on Berry Street. The driver, a 62-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was incoherent. Police cited alcohol involvement. The SUV was empty. Metal twisted. Streets stayed silent.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked SUV on Berry Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 62-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and found incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The SUV was unoccupied and damaged at the rear. The sedan’s front end was crushed. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash left one man hurt and a parked vehicle mangled.
Gallagher Opposes Misguided BQE Three Lane Expansion▸City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
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City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
Salazar Opposes Harmful BQE Three Lane Expansion▸City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
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City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
S 4647Gonzalez votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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File S 4647,
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Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Gonzalez votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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File S 4647,
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Published 2023-02-28
S 2714Gonzalez votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
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Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Salazar votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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File S 4647,
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Published 2023-02-28
2SUV Hits Sedan Starting From Parking▸A Nissan SUV struck a Toyota sedan as it started from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled west. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Impact damaged the sedan’s left side and the SUV’s front bumper.
According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling west collided with a 1989 Toyota sedan that was starting from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan carried two occupants: a 34-year-old male driver and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both injured occupants. The SUV’s driver was alone and licensed in New York. Damage included the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. No ejections occurred.
SUV Strikes Parked SUV on South 5 Street▸A Ford SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai SUV in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited failure to yield. Metal twisted. Shock followed.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on South 5 Street struck a parked Hyundai SUV near Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old male driver of the Hyundai suffered a head injury and concussion. He was not ejected but was in shock. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The Hyundai was hit on its left rear bumper; the Ford's right front bumper took the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Reynoso Urges Clear Transition Amid Harmful Waste Reform Delays▸Council grilled DSNY for dragging its feet on commercial waste zone reform. Delays keep rogue haulers on the street. Reckless driving and deaths persist. Members pressed for urgency. DSNY offered shifting timelines. The city’s most vulnerable remain at risk.
On February 23, 2023, the City Council held an oversight hearing on the delayed rollout of commercial waste zone reform, first mandated by law in 2019. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) admitted the overhaul would not start until late 2024, with citywide coverage years away. The matter, described as a fix for a 'free-for-all system that led to reckless driving and fatalities,' remains stalled. Council Members Lincoln Restler and Julie Menin pressed DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch on the slow pace and shifting deadlines. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, who introduced the original legislation, stressed the need for clear guidance. StreetsPAC’s Eric McClure highlighted the deadly consequences of delay. DSNY opposes a bill from Council Member Sandy Nurse to create a working group to address these setbacks. The ongoing delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to dangerous private carting trucks.
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Council to DSNY Commish: Move Faster on Rogue Carting Biz,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-23
Reynoso Demands Urgent Worker Safety Amid Trash Pickup Delay▸City delays overhaul of commercial trash pickup. Streets stay dangerous. Trucks keep killing. Councilmember Restler slams the slow pace. Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso demands worker safety. The pilot starts late 2024. Full reform waits. Lives hang in the balance.
Bill 2019, the commercial waste zone reform, faces another setback. The Department of Sanitation announced on February 22, 2023, that the citywide overhaul will not begin until late 2024, with a pilot program in one zone. The reform, first set under Mayor de Blasio, aims to fix inefficiency, worker mistreatment, environmental harm, and traffic carnage. The matter summary notes at least 43 deaths and 107 injuries from commercial garbage trucks in nine years. Councilmember Lincoln Restler called the timeline 'extremely slow' and said delays undermine the law's worker and environmental justice goals. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, sponsor of the 2019 bill, stressed that safety improvements for workers are essential and overdue. The pilot zone is still undetermined. Full implementation will roll out across 20 zones over two years, but for now, the danger remains.
-
Overhaul of private trash pickup in NYC delayed until 2024,
gothamist.com,
Published 2023-02-22
Gallagher Demands City Use Leverage to Halt BQE Harm▸The BQE slices through North Brooklyn, choking streets with noise and fumes. City leaders have tools to force state DOT to the table but hold back. Advocates demand Adams use his power. The highway’s shadow falls hardest on those walking and biking nearby.
This opinion piece, published February 21, 2023, calls on Mayor Adams to wield the city’s legal leverage over the state Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The article, titled 'Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,' details how city DOT can veto regional transportation plans and must approve state highway projects within city limits. Jon Orcutt, former city DOT official, urges Adams to push for a full corridor plan and not settle for piecemeal fixes. Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso are named as officials demanding state DOT return to the process. The BQE has long divided North Brooklyn, bringing pollution and danger to dense neighborhoods. Advocates want the city to use its power to protect residents and vulnerable road users from the harms of urban highways.
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OPINION: Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-21
A 51-year-old man rode his e-bike down Kent Avenue. He struck a parked trailer. His head hit hard. He wore a helmet. He was crushed and thrown. He died alone in the dark. The street stayed silent.
A 51-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed after colliding with a parked trailer on Kent Avenue. According to the police report, the man 'hit a parked trailer. He wore a helmet. His head struck hard. He was crushed, half-thrown from the seat. He died alone in the dark.' The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and partially ejected from his seat, suffering fatal head and crush injuries. The trailer was parked at the time of the crash and had no occupants. The police report notes the rider wore a helmet, but the primary factors remain the collision and the parked trailer.
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸A 26-year-old e-bike rider crashed into a sedan on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The sedan driver was distracted, causing the collision. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a sedan. The 26-year-old male e-bike driver was injured, sustaining fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. The e-bike rider was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan was starting from a parked position when the collision happened, impacting the right front bumper of the e-bike. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban settings.
Sedan Slams Into Parked SUV on Berry▸A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on Berry Street. The driver, a 62-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was incoherent. Police cited alcohol involvement. The SUV was empty. Metal twisted. Streets stayed silent.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked SUV on Berry Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 62-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and found incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The SUV was unoccupied and damaged at the rear. The sedan’s front end was crushed. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash left one man hurt and a parked vehicle mangled.
Gallagher Opposes Misguided BQE Three Lane Expansion▸City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
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City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
Salazar Opposes Harmful BQE Three Lane Expansion▸City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
-
City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
S 4647Gonzalez votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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File S 4647,
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Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Gonzalez votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
S 2714Gonzalez votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
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File S 2714,
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Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Salazar votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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File S 4647,
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Published 2023-02-28
2SUV Hits Sedan Starting From Parking▸A Nissan SUV struck a Toyota sedan as it started from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled west. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Impact damaged the sedan’s left side and the SUV’s front bumper.
According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling west collided with a 1989 Toyota sedan that was starting from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan carried two occupants: a 34-year-old male driver and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both injured occupants. The SUV’s driver was alone and licensed in New York. Damage included the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. No ejections occurred.
SUV Strikes Parked SUV on South 5 Street▸A Ford SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai SUV in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited failure to yield. Metal twisted. Shock followed.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on South 5 Street struck a parked Hyundai SUV near Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old male driver of the Hyundai suffered a head injury and concussion. He was not ejected but was in shock. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The Hyundai was hit on its left rear bumper; the Ford's right front bumper took the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Reynoso Urges Clear Transition Amid Harmful Waste Reform Delays▸Council grilled DSNY for dragging its feet on commercial waste zone reform. Delays keep rogue haulers on the street. Reckless driving and deaths persist. Members pressed for urgency. DSNY offered shifting timelines. The city’s most vulnerable remain at risk.
On February 23, 2023, the City Council held an oversight hearing on the delayed rollout of commercial waste zone reform, first mandated by law in 2019. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) admitted the overhaul would not start until late 2024, with citywide coverage years away. The matter, described as a fix for a 'free-for-all system that led to reckless driving and fatalities,' remains stalled. Council Members Lincoln Restler and Julie Menin pressed DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch on the slow pace and shifting deadlines. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, who introduced the original legislation, stressed the need for clear guidance. StreetsPAC’s Eric McClure highlighted the deadly consequences of delay. DSNY opposes a bill from Council Member Sandy Nurse to create a working group to address these setbacks. The ongoing delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to dangerous private carting trucks.
-
Council to DSNY Commish: Move Faster on Rogue Carting Biz,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-23
Reynoso Demands Urgent Worker Safety Amid Trash Pickup Delay▸City delays overhaul of commercial trash pickup. Streets stay dangerous. Trucks keep killing. Councilmember Restler slams the slow pace. Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso demands worker safety. The pilot starts late 2024. Full reform waits. Lives hang in the balance.
Bill 2019, the commercial waste zone reform, faces another setback. The Department of Sanitation announced on February 22, 2023, that the citywide overhaul will not begin until late 2024, with a pilot program in one zone. The reform, first set under Mayor de Blasio, aims to fix inefficiency, worker mistreatment, environmental harm, and traffic carnage. The matter summary notes at least 43 deaths and 107 injuries from commercial garbage trucks in nine years. Councilmember Lincoln Restler called the timeline 'extremely slow' and said delays undermine the law's worker and environmental justice goals. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, sponsor of the 2019 bill, stressed that safety improvements for workers are essential and overdue. The pilot zone is still undetermined. Full implementation will roll out across 20 zones over two years, but for now, the danger remains.
-
Overhaul of private trash pickup in NYC delayed until 2024,
gothamist.com,
Published 2023-02-22
Gallagher Demands City Use Leverage to Halt BQE Harm▸The BQE slices through North Brooklyn, choking streets with noise and fumes. City leaders have tools to force state DOT to the table but hold back. Advocates demand Adams use his power. The highway’s shadow falls hardest on those walking and biking nearby.
This opinion piece, published February 21, 2023, calls on Mayor Adams to wield the city’s legal leverage over the state Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The article, titled 'Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,' details how city DOT can veto regional transportation plans and must approve state highway projects within city limits. Jon Orcutt, former city DOT official, urges Adams to push for a full corridor plan and not settle for piecemeal fixes. Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso are named as officials demanding state DOT return to the process. The BQE has long divided North Brooklyn, bringing pollution and danger to dense neighborhoods. Advocates want the city to use its power to protect residents and vulnerable road users from the harms of urban highways.
-
OPINION: Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-21
A 26-year-old e-bike rider crashed into a sedan on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The sedan driver was distracted, causing the collision. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a sedan. The 26-year-old male e-bike driver was injured, sustaining fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. The e-bike rider was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan was starting from a parked position when the collision happened, impacting the right front bumper of the e-bike. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban settings.
Sedan Slams Into Parked SUV on Berry▸A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on Berry Street. The driver, a 62-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was incoherent. Police cited alcohol involvement. The SUV was empty. Metal twisted. Streets stayed silent.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked SUV on Berry Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 62-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and found incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The SUV was unoccupied and damaged at the rear. The sedan’s front end was crushed. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash left one man hurt and a parked vehicle mangled.
Gallagher Opposes Misguided BQE Three Lane Expansion▸City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
-
City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
Salazar Opposes Harmful BQE Three Lane Expansion▸City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
-
City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
S 4647Gonzalez votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
-
File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Gonzalez votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
-
File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
S 2714Gonzalez votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
-
File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Salazar votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
-
File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
2SUV Hits Sedan Starting From Parking▸A Nissan SUV struck a Toyota sedan as it started from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled west. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Impact damaged the sedan’s left side and the SUV’s front bumper.
According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling west collided with a 1989 Toyota sedan that was starting from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan carried two occupants: a 34-year-old male driver and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both injured occupants. The SUV’s driver was alone and licensed in New York. Damage included the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. No ejections occurred.
SUV Strikes Parked SUV on South 5 Street▸A Ford SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai SUV in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited failure to yield. Metal twisted. Shock followed.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on South 5 Street struck a parked Hyundai SUV near Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old male driver of the Hyundai suffered a head injury and concussion. He was not ejected but was in shock. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The Hyundai was hit on its left rear bumper; the Ford's right front bumper took the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Reynoso Urges Clear Transition Amid Harmful Waste Reform Delays▸Council grilled DSNY for dragging its feet on commercial waste zone reform. Delays keep rogue haulers on the street. Reckless driving and deaths persist. Members pressed for urgency. DSNY offered shifting timelines. The city’s most vulnerable remain at risk.
On February 23, 2023, the City Council held an oversight hearing on the delayed rollout of commercial waste zone reform, first mandated by law in 2019. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) admitted the overhaul would not start until late 2024, with citywide coverage years away. The matter, described as a fix for a 'free-for-all system that led to reckless driving and fatalities,' remains stalled. Council Members Lincoln Restler and Julie Menin pressed DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch on the slow pace and shifting deadlines. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, who introduced the original legislation, stressed the need for clear guidance. StreetsPAC’s Eric McClure highlighted the deadly consequences of delay. DSNY opposes a bill from Council Member Sandy Nurse to create a working group to address these setbacks. The ongoing delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to dangerous private carting trucks.
-
Council to DSNY Commish: Move Faster on Rogue Carting Biz,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-23
Reynoso Demands Urgent Worker Safety Amid Trash Pickup Delay▸City delays overhaul of commercial trash pickup. Streets stay dangerous. Trucks keep killing. Councilmember Restler slams the slow pace. Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso demands worker safety. The pilot starts late 2024. Full reform waits. Lives hang in the balance.
Bill 2019, the commercial waste zone reform, faces another setback. The Department of Sanitation announced on February 22, 2023, that the citywide overhaul will not begin until late 2024, with a pilot program in one zone. The reform, first set under Mayor de Blasio, aims to fix inefficiency, worker mistreatment, environmental harm, and traffic carnage. The matter summary notes at least 43 deaths and 107 injuries from commercial garbage trucks in nine years. Councilmember Lincoln Restler called the timeline 'extremely slow' and said delays undermine the law's worker and environmental justice goals. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, sponsor of the 2019 bill, stressed that safety improvements for workers are essential and overdue. The pilot zone is still undetermined. Full implementation will roll out across 20 zones over two years, but for now, the danger remains.
-
Overhaul of private trash pickup in NYC delayed until 2024,
gothamist.com,
Published 2023-02-22
Gallagher Demands City Use Leverage to Halt BQE Harm▸The BQE slices through North Brooklyn, choking streets with noise and fumes. City leaders have tools to force state DOT to the table but hold back. Advocates demand Adams use his power. The highway’s shadow falls hardest on those walking and biking nearby.
This opinion piece, published February 21, 2023, calls on Mayor Adams to wield the city’s legal leverage over the state Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The article, titled 'Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,' details how city DOT can veto regional transportation plans and must approve state highway projects within city limits. Jon Orcutt, former city DOT official, urges Adams to push for a full corridor plan and not settle for piecemeal fixes. Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso are named as officials demanding state DOT return to the process. The BQE has long divided North Brooklyn, bringing pollution and danger to dense neighborhoods. Advocates want the city to use its power to protect residents and vulnerable road users from the harms of urban highways.
-
OPINION: Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-21
A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on Berry Street. The driver, a 62-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was incoherent. Police cited alcohol involvement. The SUV was empty. Metal twisted. Streets stayed silent.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked SUV on Berry Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 62-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and found incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The SUV was unoccupied and damaged at the rear. The sedan’s front end was crushed. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash left one man hurt and a parked vehicle mangled.
Gallagher Opposes Misguided BQE Three Lane Expansion▸City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
-
City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
Salazar Opposes Harmful BQE Three Lane Expansion▸City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
-
City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
S 4647Gonzalez votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
-
File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Gonzalez votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
-
File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
S 2714Gonzalez votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
-
File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Salazar votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
-
File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
2SUV Hits Sedan Starting From Parking▸A Nissan SUV struck a Toyota sedan as it started from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled west. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Impact damaged the sedan’s left side and the SUV’s front bumper.
According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling west collided with a 1989 Toyota sedan that was starting from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan carried two occupants: a 34-year-old male driver and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both injured occupants. The SUV’s driver was alone and licensed in New York. Damage included the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. No ejections occurred.
SUV Strikes Parked SUV on South 5 Street▸A Ford SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai SUV in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited failure to yield. Metal twisted. Shock followed.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on South 5 Street struck a parked Hyundai SUV near Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old male driver of the Hyundai suffered a head injury and concussion. He was not ejected but was in shock. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The Hyundai was hit on its left rear bumper; the Ford's right front bumper took the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Reynoso Urges Clear Transition Amid Harmful Waste Reform Delays▸Council grilled DSNY for dragging its feet on commercial waste zone reform. Delays keep rogue haulers on the street. Reckless driving and deaths persist. Members pressed for urgency. DSNY offered shifting timelines. The city’s most vulnerable remain at risk.
On February 23, 2023, the City Council held an oversight hearing on the delayed rollout of commercial waste zone reform, first mandated by law in 2019. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) admitted the overhaul would not start until late 2024, with citywide coverage years away. The matter, described as a fix for a 'free-for-all system that led to reckless driving and fatalities,' remains stalled. Council Members Lincoln Restler and Julie Menin pressed DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch on the slow pace and shifting deadlines. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, who introduced the original legislation, stressed the need for clear guidance. StreetsPAC’s Eric McClure highlighted the deadly consequences of delay. DSNY opposes a bill from Council Member Sandy Nurse to create a working group to address these setbacks. The ongoing delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to dangerous private carting trucks.
-
Council to DSNY Commish: Move Faster on Rogue Carting Biz,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-23
Reynoso Demands Urgent Worker Safety Amid Trash Pickup Delay▸City delays overhaul of commercial trash pickup. Streets stay dangerous. Trucks keep killing. Councilmember Restler slams the slow pace. Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso demands worker safety. The pilot starts late 2024. Full reform waits. Lives hang in the balance.
Bill 2019, the commercial waste zone reform, faces another setback. The Department of Sanitation announced on February 22, 2023, that the citywide overhaul will not begin until late 2024, with a pilot program in one zone. The reform, first set under Mayor de Blasio, aims to fix inefficiency, worker mistreatment, environmental harm, and traffic carnage. The matter summary notes at least 43 deaths and 107 injuries from commercial garbage trucks in nine years. Councilmember Lincoln Restler called the timeline 'extremely slow' and said delays undermine the law's worker and environmental justice goals. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, sponsor of the 2019 bill, stressed that safety improvements for workers are essential and overdue. The pilot zone is still undetermined. Full implementation will roll out across 20 zones over two years, but for now, the danger remains.
-
Overhaul of private trash pickup in NYC delayed until 2024,
gothamist.com,
Published 2023-02-22
Gallagher Demands City Use Leverage to Halt BQE Harm▸The BQE slices through North Brooklyn, choking streets with noise and fumes. City leaders have tools to force state DOT to the table but hold back. Advocates demand Adams use his power. The highway’s shadow falls hardest on those walking and biking nearby.
This opinion piece, published February 21, 2023, calls on Mayor Adams to wield the city’s legal leverage over the state Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The article, titled 'Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,' details how city DOT can veto regional transportation plans and must approve state highway projects within city limits. Jon Orcutt, former city DOT official, urges Adams to push for a full corridor plan and not settle for piecemeal fixes. Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso are named as officials demanding state DOT return to the process. The BQE has long divided North Brooklyn, bringing pollution and danger to dense neighborhoods. Advocates want the city to use its power to protect residents and vulnerable road users from the harms of urban highways.
-
OPINION: Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-21
City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
- City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!), Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-03-03
Salazar Opposes Harmful BQE Three Lane Expansion▸City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
-
City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-03-03
S 4647Gonzalez votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
-
File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Gonzalez votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
S 2714Gonzalez votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
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File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Salazar votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
2SUV Hits Sedan Starting From Parking▸A Nissan SUV struck a Toyota sedan as it started from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled west. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Impact damaged the sedan’s left side and the SUV’s front bumper.
According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling west collided with a 1989 Toyota sedan that was starting from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan carried two occupants: a 34-year-old male driver and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both injured occupants. The SUV’s driver was alone and licensed in New York. Damage included the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. No ejections occurred.
SUV Strikes Parked SUV on South 5 Street▸A Ford SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai SUV in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited failure to yield. Metal twisted. Shock followed.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on South 5 Street struck a parked Hyundai SUV near Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old male driver of the Hyundai suffered a head injury and concussion. He was not ejected but was in shock. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The Hyundai was hit on its left rear bumper; the Ford's right front bumper took the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Reynoso Urges Clear Transition Amid Harmful Waste Reform Delays▸Council grilled DSNY for dragging its feet on commercial waste zone reform. Delays keep rogue haulers on the street. Reckless driving and deaths persist. Members pressed for urgency. DSNY offered shifting timelines. The city’s most vulnerable remain at risk.
On February 23, 2023, the City Council held an oversight hearing on the delayed rollout of commercial waste zone reform, first mandated by law in 2019. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) admitted the overhaul would not start until late 2024, with citywide coverage years away. The matter, described as a fix for a 'free-for-all system that led to reckless driving and fatalities,' remains stalled. Council Members Lincoln Restler and Julie Menin pressed DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch on the slow pace and shifting deadlines. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, who introduced the original legislation, stressed the need for clear guidance. StreetsPAC’s Eric McClure highlighted the deadly consequences of delay. DSNY opposes a bill from Council Member Sandy Nurse to create a working group to address these setbacks. The ongoing delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to dangerous private carting trucks.
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Council to DSNY Commish: Move Faster on Rogue Carting Biz,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-23
Reynoso Demands Urgent Worker Safety Amid Trash Pickup Delay▸City delays overhaul of commercial trash pickup. Streets stay dangerous. Trucks keep killing. Councilmember Restler slams the slow pace. Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso demands worker safety. The pilot starts late 2024. Full reform waits. Lives hang in the balance.
Bill 2019, the commercial waste zone reform, faces another setback. The Department of Sanitation announced on February 22, 2023, that the citywide overhaul will not begin until late 2024, with a pilot program in one zone. The reform, first set under Mayor de Blasio, aims to fix inefficiency, worker mistreatment, environmental harm, and traffic carnage. The matter summary notes at least 43 deaths and 107 injuries from commercial garbage trucks in nine years. Councilmember Lincoln Restler called the timeline 'extremely slow' and said delays undermine the law's worker and environmental justice goals. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, sponsor of the 2019 bill, stressed that safety improvements for workers are essential and overdue. The pilot zone is still undetermined. Full implementation will roll out across 20 zones over two years, but for now, the danger remains.
-
Overhaul of private trash pickup in NYC delayed until 2024,
gothamist.com,
Published 2023-02-22
Gallagher Demands City Use Leverage to Halt BQE Harm▸The BQE slices through North Brooklyn, choking streets with noise and fumes. City leaders have tools to force state DOT to the table but hold back. Advocates demand Adams use his power. The highway’s shadow falls hardest on those walking and biking nearby.
This opinion piece, published February 21, 2023, calls on Mayor Adams to wield the city’s legal leverage over the state Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The article, titled 'Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,' details how city DOT can veto regional transportation plans and must approve state highway projects within city limits. Jon Orcutt, former city DOT official, urges Adams to push for a full corridor plan and not settle for piecemeal fixes. Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso are named as officials demanding state DOT return to the process. The BQE has long divided North Brooklyn, bringing pollution and danger to dense neighborhoods. Advocates want the city to use its power to protect residents and vulnerable road users from the harms of urban highways.
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OPINION: Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-21
City Hall floats three-lane BQE. Electeds push back. Two lanes, they say, or fewer. Advocates want transit, not more highway. Officials call City Hall’s claims false. The fight is sharp. Vulnerable road users watch as cars and trucks rule the debate.
On March 3, 2023, City Hall reignited debate over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) lane count. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi claimed some locals want three lanes each way, but 17 elected officials, including State Sen. Julia Salazar, Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, and Council Member Lincoln Restler, publicly rejected the idea. Salazar said, 'no to three lanes. Two lanes at most.' Gounardes confirmed, 'all support a two-lane highway.' Gallagher wrote, '2 lanes if any.' Restler called City Hall’s statements 'plainly inaccurate.' The Department of Transportation delayed environmental review to study both options. Advocates and officials urge investment in mass transit, not highway expansion. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city weighs more lanes for cars and trucks.
- City Hall: We Hear that People Want to Keep Three-Lane BQE (Really?!), Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-03-03
S 4647Gonzalez votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Gonzalez votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
-
File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
S 2714Gonzalez votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
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File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Salazar votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
-
File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
2SUV Hits Sedan Starting From Parking▸A Nissan SUV struck a Toyota sedan as it started from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled west. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Impact damaged the sedan’s left side and the SUV’s front bumper.
According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling west collided with a 1989 Toyota sedan that was starting from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan carried two occupants: a 34-year-old male driver and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both injured occupants. The SUV’s driver was alone and licensed in New York. Damage included the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. No ejections occurred.
SUV Strikes Parked SUV on South 5 Street▸A Ford SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai SUV in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited failure to yield. Metal twisted. Shock followed.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on South 5 Street struck a parked Hyundai SUV near Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old male driver of the Hyundai suffered a head injury and concussion. He was not ejected but was in shock. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The Hyundai was hit on its left rear bumper; the Ford's right front bumper took the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Reynoso Urges Clear Transition Amid Harmful Waste Reform Delays▸Council grilled DSNY for dragging its feet on commercial waste zone reform. Delays keep rogue haulers on the street. Reckless driving and deaths persist. Members pressed for urgency. DSNY offered shifting timelines. The city’s most vulnerable remain at risk.
On February 23, 2023, the City Council held an oversight hearing on the delayed rollout of commercial waste zone reform, first mandated by law in 2019. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) admitted the overhaul would not start until late 2024, with citywide coverage years away. The matter, described as a fix for a 'free-for-all system that led to reckless driving and fatalities,' remains stalled. Council Members Lincoln Restler and Julie Menin pressed DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch on the slow pace and shifting deadlines. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, who introduced the original legislation, stressed the need for clear guidance. StreetsPAC’s Eric McClure highlighted the deadly consequences of delay. DSNY opposes a bill from Council Member Sandy Nurse to create a working group to address these setbacks. The ongoing delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to dangerous private carting trucks.
-
Council to DSNY Commish: Move Faster on Rogue Carting Biz,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-23
Reynoso Demands Urgent Worker Safety Amid Trash Pickup Delay▸City delays overhaul of commercial trash pickup. Streets stay dangerous. Trucks keep killing. Councilmember Restler slams the slow pace. Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso demands worker safety. The pilot starts late 2024. Full reform waits. Lives hang in the balance.
Bill 2019, the commercial waste zone reform, faces another setback. The Department of Sanitation announced on February 22, 2023, that the citywide overhaul will not begin until late 2024, with a pilot program in one zone. The reform, first set under Mayor de Blasio, aims to fix inefficiency, worker mistreatment, environmental harm, and traffic carnage. The matter summary notes at least 43 deaths and 107 injuries from commercial garbage trucks in nine years. Councilmember Lincoln Restler called the timeline 'extremely slow' and said delays undermine the law's worker and environmental justice goals. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, sponsor of the 2019 bill, stressed that safety improvements for workers are essential and overdue. The pilot zone is still undetermined. Full implementation will roll out across 20 zones over two years, but for now, the danger remains.
-
Overhaul of private trash pickup in NYC delayed until 2024,
gothamist.com,
Published 2023-02-22
Gallagher Demands City Use Leverage to Halt BQE Harm▸The BQE slices through North Brooklyn, choking streets with noise and fumes. City leaders have tools to force state DOT to the table but hold back. Advocates demand Adams use his power. The highway’s shadow falls hardest on those walking and biking nearby.
This opinion piece, published February 21, 2023, calls on Mayor Adams to wield the city’s legal leverage over the state Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The article, titled 'Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,' details how city DOT can veto regional transportation plans and must approve state highway projects within city limits. Jon Orcutt, former city DOT official, urges Adams to push for a full corridor plan and not settle for piecemeal fixes. Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso are named as officials demanding state DOT return to the process. The BQE has long divided North Brooklyn, bringing pollution and danger to dense neighborhoods. Advocates want the city to use its power to protect residents and vulnerable road users from the harms of urban highways.
-
OPINION: Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-21
Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
- File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Gonzalez votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
-
File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
S 2714Gonzalez votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
-
File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Salazar votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
-
File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
2SUV Hits Sedan Starting From Parking▸A Nissan SUV struck a Toyota sedan as it started from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled west. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Impact damaged the sedan’s left side and the SUV’s front bumper.
According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling west collided with a 1989 Toyota sedan that was starting from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan carried two occupants: a 34-year-old male driver and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both injured occupants. The SUV’s driver was alone and licensed in New York. Damage included the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. No ejections occurred.
SUV Strikes Parked SUV on South 5 Street▸A Ford SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai SUV in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited failure to yield. Metal twisted. Shock followed.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on South 5 Street struck a parked Hyundai SUV near Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old male driver of the Hyundai suffered a head injury and concussion. He was not ejected but was in shock. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The Hyundai was hit on its left rear bumper; the Ford's right front bumper took the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Reynoso Urges Clear Transition Amid Harmful Waste Reform Delays▸Council grilled DSNY for dragging its feet on commercial waste zone reform. Delays keep rogue haulers on the street. Reckless driving and deaths persist. Members pressed for urgency. DSNY offered shifting timelines. The city’s most vulnerable remain at risk.
On February 23, 2023, the City Council held an oversight hearing on the delayed rollout of commercial waste zone reform, first mandated by law in 2019. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) admitted the overhaul would not start until late 2024, with citywide coverage years away. The matter, described as a fix for a 'free-for-all system that led to reckless driving and fatalities,' remains stalled. Council Members Lincoln Restler and Julie Menin pressed DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch on the slow pace and shifting deadlines. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, who introduced the original legislation, stressed the need for clear guidance. StreetsPAC’s Eric McClure highlighted the deadly consequences of delay. DSNY opposes a bill from Council Member Sandy Nurse to create a working group to address these setbacks. The ongoing delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to dangerous private carting trucks.
-
Council to DSNY Commish: Move Faster on Rogue Carting Biz,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-23
Reynoso Demands Urgent Worker Safety Amid Trash Pickup Delay▸City delays overhaul of commercial trash pickup. Streets stay dangerous. Trucks keep killing. Councilmember Restler slams the slow pace. Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso demands worker safety. The pilot starts late 2024. Full reform waits. Lives hang in the balance.
Bill 2019, the commercial waste zone reform, faces another setback. The Department of Sanitation announced on February 22, 2023, that the citywide overhaul will not begin until late 2024, with a pilot program in one zone. The reform, first set under Mayor de Blasio, aims to fix inefficiency, worker mistreatment, environmental harm, and traffic carnage. The matter summary notes at least 43 deaths and 107 injuries from commercial garbage trucks in nine years. Councilmember Lincoln Restler called the timeline 'extremely slow' and said delays undermine the law's worker and environmental justice goals. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, sponsor of the 2019 bill, stressed that safety improvements for workers are essential and overdue. The pilot zone is still undetermined. Full implementation will roll out across 20 zones over two years, but for now, the danger remains.
-
Overhaul of private trash pickup in NYC delayed until 2024,
gothamist.com,
Published 2023-02-22
Gallagher Demands City Use Leverage to Halt BQE Harm▸The BQE slices through North Brooklyn, choking streets with noise and fumes. City leaders have tools to force state DOT to the table but hold back. Advocates demand Adams use his power. The highway’s shadow falls hardest on those walking and biking nearby.
This opinion piece, published February 21, 2023, calls on Mayor Adams to wield the city’s legal leverage over the state Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The article, titled 'Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,' details how city DOT can veto regional transportation plans and must approve state highway projects within city limits. Jon Orcutt, former city DOT official, urges Adams to push for a full corridor plan and not settle for piecemeal fixes. Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso are named as officials demanding state DOT return to the process. The BQE has long divided North Brooklyn, bringing pollution and danger to dense neighborhoods. Advocates want the city to use its power to protect residents and vulnerable road users from the harms of urban highways.
-
OPINION: Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-21
Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
- File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-02-28
S 2714Gonzalez votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
-
File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Salazar votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
-
File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
2SUV Hits Sedan Starting From Parking▸A Nissan SUV struck a Toyota sedan as it started from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled west. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Impact damaged the sedan’s left side and the SUV’s front bumper.
According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling west collided with a 1989 Toyota sedan that was starting from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan carried two occupants: a 34-year-old male driver and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both injured occupants. The SUV’s driver was alone and licensed in New York. Damage included the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. No ejections occurred.
SUV Strikes Parked SUV on South 5 Street▸A Ford SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai SUV in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited failure to yield. Metal twisted. Shock followed.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on South 5 Street struck a parked Hyundai SUV near Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old male driver of the Hyundai suffered a head injury and concussion. He was not ejected but was in shock. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The Hyundai was hit on its left rear bumper; the Ford's right front bumper took the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Reynoso Urges Clear Transition Amid Harmful Waste Reform Delays▸Council grilled DSNY for dragging its feet on commercial waste zone reform. Delays keep rogue haulers on the street. Reckless driving and deaths persist. Members pressed for urgency. DSNY offered shifting timelines. The city’s most vulnerable remain at risk.
On February 23, 2023, the City Council held an oversight hearing on the delayed rollout of commercial waste zone reform, first mandated by law in 2019. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) admitted the overhaul would not start until late 2024, with citywide coverage years away. The matter, described as a fix for a 'free-for-all system that led to reckless driving and fatalities,' remains stalled. Council Members Lincoln Restler and Julie Menin pressed DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch on the slow pace and shifting deadlines. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, who introduced the original legislation, stressed the need for clear guidance. StreetsPAC’s Eric McClure highlighted the deadly consequences of delay. DSNY opposes a bill from Council Member Sandy Nurse to create a working group to address these setbacks. The ongoing delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to dangerous private carting trucks.
-
Council to DSNY Commish: Move Faster on Rogue Carting Biz,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-23
Reynoso Demands Urgent Worker Safety Amid Trash Pickup Delay▸City delays overhaul of commercial trash pickup. Streets stay dangerous. Trucks keep killing. Councilmember Restler slams the slow pace. Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso demands worker safety. The pilot starts late 2024. Full reform waits. Lives hang in the balance.
Bill 2019, the commercial waste zone reform, faces another setback. The Department of Sanitation announced on February 22, 2023, that the citywide overhaul will not begin until late 2024, with a pilot program in one zone. The reform, first set under Mayor de Blasio, aims to fix inefficiency, worker mistreatment, environmental harm, and traffic carnage. The matter summary notes at least 43 deaths and 107 injuries from commercial garbage trucks in nine years. Councilmember Lincoln Restler called the timeline 'extremely slow' and said delays undermine the law's worker and environmental justice goals. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, sponsor of the 2019 bill, stressed that safety improvements for workers are essential and overdue. The pilot zone is still undetermined. Full implementation will roll out across 20 zones over two years, but for now, the danger remains.
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Overhaul of private trash pickup in NYC delayed until 2024,
gothamist.com,
Published 2023-02-22
Gallagher Demands City Use Leverage to Halt BQE Harm▸The BQE slices through North Brooklyn, choking streets with noise and fumes. City leaders have tools to force state DOT to the table but hold back. Advocates demand Adams use his power. The highway’s shadow falls hardest on those walking and biking nearby.
This opinion piece, published February 21, 2023, calls on Mayor Adams to wield the city’s legal leverage over the state Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The article, titled 'Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,' details how city DOT can veto regional transportation plans and must approve state highway projects within city limits. Jon Orcutt, former city DOT official, urges Adams to push for a full corridor plan and not settle for piecemeal fixes. Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso are named as officials demanding state DOT return to the process. The BQE has long divided North Brooklyn, bringing pollution and danger to dense neighborhoods. Advocates want the city to use its power to protect residents and vulnerable road users from the harms of urban highways.
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OPINION: Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-21
Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
- File S 2714, Open States, Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Salazar votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
2SUV Hits Sedan Starting From Parking▸A Nissan SUV struck a Toyota sedan as it started from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled west. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Impact damaged the sedan’s left side and the SUV’s front bumper.
According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling west collided with a 1989 Toyota sedan that was starting from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan carried two occupants: a 34-year-old male driver and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both injured occupants. The SUV’s driver was alone and licensed in New York. Damage included the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. No ejections occurred.
SUV Strikes Parked SUV on South 5 Street▸A Ford SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai SUV in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited failure to yield. Metal twisted. Shock followed.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on South 5 Street struck a parked Hyundai SUV near Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old male driver of the Hyundai suffered a head injury and concussion. He was not ejected but was in shock. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The Hyundai was hit on its left rear bumper; the Ford's right front bumper took the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Reynoso Urges Clear Transition Amid Harmful Waste Reform Delays▸Council grilled DSNY for dragging its feet on commercial waste zone reform. Delays keep rogue haulers on the street. Reckless driving and deaths persist. Members pressed for urgency. DSNY offered shifting timelines. The city’s most vulnerable remain at risk.
On February 23, 2023, the City Council held an oversight hearing on the delayed rollout of commercial waste zone reform, first mandated by law in 2019. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) admitted the overhaul would not start until late 2024, with citywide coverage years away. The matter, described as a fix for a 'free-for-all system that led to reckless driving and fatalities,' remains stalled. Council Members Lincoln Restler and Julie Menin pressed DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch on the slow pace and shifting deadlines. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, who introduced the original legislation, stressed the need for clear guidance. StreetsPAC’s Eric McClure highlighted the deadly consequences of delay. DSNY opposes a bill from Council Member Sandy Nurse to create a working group to address these setbacks. The ongoing delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to dangerous private carting trucks.
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Council to DSNY Commish: Move Faster on Rogue Carting Biz,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-23
Reynoso Demands Urgent Worker Safety Amid Trash Pickup Delay▸City delays overhaul of commercial trash pickup. Streets stay dangerous. Trucks keep killing. Councilmember Restler slams the slow pace. Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso demands worker safety. The pilot starts late 2024. Full reform waits. Lives hang in the balance.
Bill 2019, the commercial waste zone reform, faces another setback. The Department of Sanitation announced on February 22, 2023, that the citywide overhaul will not begin until late 2024, with a pilot program in one zone. The reform, first set under Mayor de Blasio, aims to fix inefficiency, worker mistreatment, environmental harm, and traffic carnage. The matter summary notes at least 43 deaths and 107 injuries from commercial garbage trucks in nine years. Councilmember Lincoln Restler called the timeline 'extremely slow' and said delays undermine the law's worker and environmental justice goals. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, sponsor of the 2019 bill, stressed that safety improvements for workers are essential and overdue. The pilot zone is still undetermined. Full implementation will roll out across 20 zones over two years, but for now, the danger remains.
-
Overhaul of private trash pickup in NYC delayed until 2024,
gothamist.com,
Published 2023-02-22
Gallagher Demands City Use Leverage to Halt BQE Harm▸The BQE slices through North Brooklyn, choking streets with noise and fumes. City leaders have tools to force state DOT to the table but hold back. Advocates demand Adams use his power. The highway’s shadow falls hardest on those walking and biking nearby.
This opinion piece, published February 21, 2023, calls on Mayor Adams to wield the city’s legal leverage over the state Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The article, titled 'Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,' details how city DOT can veto regional transportation plans and must approve state highway projects within city limits. Jon Orcutt, former city DOT official, urges Adams to push for a full corridor plan and not settle for piecemeal fixes. Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso are named as officials demanding state DOT return to the process. The BQE has long divided North Brooklyn, bringing pollution and danger to dense neighborhoods. Advocates want the city to use its power to protect residents and vulnerable road users from the harms of urban highways.
-
OPINION: Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-21
Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
- File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-02-28
2SUV Hits Sedan Starting From Parking▸A Nissan SUV struck a Toyota sedan as it started from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled west. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Impact damaged the sedan’s left side and the SUV’s front bumper.
According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling west collided with a 1989 Toyota sedan that was starting from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan carried two occupants: a 34-year-old male driver and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both injured occupants. The SUV’s driver was alone and licensed in New York. Damage included the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. No ejections occurred.
SUV Strikes Parked SUV on South 5 Street▸A Ford SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai SUV in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited failure to yield. Metal twisted. Shock followed.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on South 5 Street struck a parked Hyundai SUV near Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old male driver of the Hyundai suffered a head injury and concussion. He was not ejected but was in shock. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The Hyundai was hit on its left rear bumper; the Ford's right front bumper took the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Reynoso Urges Clear Transition Amid Harmful Waste Reform Delays▸Council grilled DSNY for dragging its feet on commercial waste zone reform. Delays keep rogue haulers on the street. Reckless driving and deaths persist. Members pressed for urgency. DSNY offered shifting timelines. The city’s most vulnerable remain at risk.
On February 23, 2023, the City Council held an oversight hearing on the delayed rollout of commercial waste zone reform, first mandated by law in 2019. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) admitted the overhaul would not start until late 2024, with citywide coverage years away. The matter, described as a fix for a 'free-for-all system that led to reckless driving and fatalities,' remains stalled. Council Members Lincoln Restler and Julie Menin pressed DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch on the slow pace and shifting deadlines. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, who introduced the original legislation, stressed the need for clear guidance. StreetsPAC’s Eric McClure highlighted the deadly consequences of delay. DSNY opposes a bill from Council Member Sandy Nurse to create a working group to address these setbacks. The ongoing delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to dangerous private carting trucks.
-
Council to DSNY Commish: Move Faster on Rogue Carting Biz,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-23
Reynoso Demands Urgent Worker Safety Amid Trash Pickup Delay▸City delays overhaul of commercial trash pickup. Streets stay dangerous. Trucks keep killing. Councilmember Restler slams the slow pace. Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso demands worker safety. The pilot starts late 2024. Full reform waits. Lives hang in the balance.
Bill 2019, the commercial waste zone reform, faces another setback. The Department of Sanitation announced on February 22, 2023, that the citywide overhaul will not begin until late 2024, with a pilot program in one zone. The reform, first set under Mayor de Blasio, aims to fix inefficiency, worker mistreatment, environmental harm, and traffic carnage. The matter summary notes at least 43 deaths and 107 injuries from commercial garbage trucks in nine years. Councilmember Lincoln Restler called the timeline 'extremely slow' and said delays undermine the law's worker and environmental justice goals. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, sponsor of the 2019 bill, stressed that safety improvements for workers are essential and overdue. The pilot zone is still undetermined. Full implementation will roll out across 20 zones over two years, but for now, the danger remains.
-
Overhaul of private trash pickup in NYC delayed until 2024,
gothamist.com,
Published 2023-02-22
Gallagher Demands City Use Leverage to Halt BQE Harm▸The BQE slices through North Brooklyn, choking streets with noise and fumes. City leaders have tools to force state DOT to the table but hold back. Advocates demand Adams use his power. The highway’s shadow falls hardest on those walking and biking nearby.
This opinion piece, published February 21, 2023, calls on Mayor Adams to wield the city’s legal leverage over the state Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The article, titled 'Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,' details how city DOT can veto regional transportation plans and must approve state highway projects within city limits. Jon Orcutt, former city DOT official, urges Adams to push for a full corridor plan and not settle for piecemeal fixes. Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso are named as officials demanding state DOT return to the process. The BQE has long divided North Brooklyn, bringing pollution and danger to dense neighborhoods. Advocates want the city to use its power to protect residents and vulnerable road users from the harms of urban highways.
-
OPINION: Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-21
A Nissan SUV struck a Toyota sedan as it started from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled west. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Impact damaged the sedan’s left side and the SUV’s front bumper.
According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling west collided with a 1989 Toyota sedan that was starting from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan carried two occupants: a 34-year-old male driver and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both injured occupants. The SUV’s driver was alone and licensed in New York. Damage included the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. No ejections occurred.
SUV Strikes Parked SUV on South 5 Street▸A Ford SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai SUV in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited failure to yield. Metal twisted. Shock followed.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on South 5 Street struck a parked Hyundai SUV near Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old male driver of the Hyundai suffered a head injury and concussion. He was not ejected but was in shock. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The Hyundai was hit on its left rear bumper; the Ford's right front bumper took the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Reynoso Urges Clear Transition Amid Harmful Waste Reform Delays▸Council grilled DSNY for dragging its feet on commercial waste zone reform. Delays keep rogue haulers on the street. Reckless driving and deaths persist. Members pressed for urgency. DSNY offered shifting timelines. The city’s most vulnerable remain at risk.
On February 23, 2023, the City Council held an oversight hearing on the delayed rollout of commercial waste zone reform, first mandated by law in 2019. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) admitted the overhaul would not start until late 2024, with citywide coverage years away. The matter, described as a fix for a 'free-for-all system that led to reckless driving and fatalities,' remains stalled. Council Members Lincoln Restler and Julie Menin pressed DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch on the slow pace and shifting deadlines. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, who introduced the original legislation, stressed the need for clear guidance. StreetsPAC’s Eric McClure highlighted the deadly consequences of delay. DSNY opposes a bill from Council Member Sandy Nurse to create a working group to address these setbacks. The ongoing delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to dangerous private carting trucks.
-
Council to DSNY Commish: Move Faster on Rogue Carting Biz,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-23
Reynoso Demands Urgent Worker Safety Amid Trash Pickup Delay▸City delays overhaul of commercial trash pickup. Streets stay dangerous. Trucks keep killing. Councilmember Restler slams the slow pace. Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso demands worker safety. The pilot starts late 2024. Full reform waits. Lives hang in the balance.
Bill 2019, the commercial waste zone reform, faces another setback. The Department of Sanitation announced on February 22, 2023, that the citywide overhaul will not begin until late 2024, with a pilot program in one zone. The reform, first set under Mayor de Blasio, aims to fix inefficiency, worker mistreatment, environmental harm, and traffic carnage. The matter summary notes at least 43 deaths and 107 injuries from commercial garbage trucks in nine years. Councilmember Lincoln Restler called the timeline 'extremely slow' and said delays undermine the law's worker and environmental justice goals. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, sponsor of the 2019 bill, stressed that safety improvements for workers are essential and overdue. The pilot zone is still undetermined. Full implementation will roll out across 20 zones over two years, but for now, the danger remains.
-
Overhaul of private trash pickup in NYC delayed until 2024,
gothamist.com,
Published 2023-02-22
Gallagher Demands City Use Leverage to Halt BQE Harm▸The BQE slices through North Brooklyn, choking streets with noise and fumes. City leaders have tools to force state DOT to the table but hold back. Advocates demand Adams use his power. The highway’s shadow falls hardest on those walking and biking nearby.
This opinion piece, published February 21, 2023, calls on Mayor Adams to wield the city’s legal leverage over the state Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The article, titled 'Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,' details how city DOT can veto regional transportation plans and must approve state highway projects within city limits. Jon Orcutt, former city DOT official, urges Adams to push for a full corridor plan and not settle for piecemeal fixes. Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso are named as officials demanding state DOT return to the process. The BQE has long divided North Brooklyn, bringing pollution and danger to dense neighborhoods. Advocates want the city to use its power to protect residents and vulnerable road users from the harms of urban highways.
-
OPINION: Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-21
A Ford SUV slammed into a parked Hyundai SUV in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited failure to yield. Metal twisted. Shock followed.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on South 5 Street struck a parked Hyundai SUV near Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old male driver of the Hyundai suffered a head injury and concussion. He was not ejected but was in shock. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The Hyundai was hit on its left rear bumper; the Ford's right front bumper took the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Reynoso Urges Clear Transition Amid Harmful Waste Reform Delays▸Council grilled DSNY for dragging its feet on commercial waste zone reform. Delays keep rogue haulers on the street. Reckless driving and deaths persist. Members pressed for urgency. DSNY offered shifting timelines. The city’s most vulnerable remain at risk.
On February 23, 2023, the City Council held an oversight hearing on the delayed rollout of commercial waste zone reform, first mandated by law in 2019. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) admitted the overhaul would not start until late 2024, with citywide coverage years away. The matter, described as a fix for a 'free-for-all system that led to reckless driving and fatalities,' remains stalled. Council Members Lincoln Restler and Julie Menin pressed DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch on the slow pace and shifting deadlines. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, who introduced the original legislation, stressed the need for clear guidance. StreetsPAC’s Eric McClure highlighted the deadly consequences of delay. DSNY opposes a bill from Council Member Sandy Nurse to create a working group to address these setbacks. The ongoing delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to dangerous private carting trucks.
-
Council to DSNY Commish: Move Faster on Rogue Carting Biz,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-23
Reynoso Demands Urgent Worker Safety Amid Trash Pickup Delay▸City delays overhaul of commercial trash pickup. Streets stay dangerous. Trucks keep killing. Councilmember Restler slams the slow pace. Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso demands worker safety. The pilot starts late 2024. Full reform waits. Lives hang in the balance.
Bill 2019, the commercial waste zone reform, faces another setback. The Department of Sanitation announced on February 22, 2023, that the citywide overhaul will not begin until late 2024, with a pilot program in one zone. The reform, first set under Mayor de Blasio, aims to fix inefficiency, worker mistreatment, environmental harm, and traffic carnage. The matter summary notes at least 43 deaths and 107 injuries from commercial garbage trucks in nine years. Councilmember Lincoln Restler called the timeline 'extremely slow' and said delays undermine the law's worker and environmental justice goals. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, sponsor of the 2019 bill, stressed that safety improvements for workers are essential and overdue. The pilot zone is still undetermined. Full implementation will roll out across 20 zones over two years, but for now, the danger remains.
-
Overhaul of private trash pickup in NYC delayed until 2024,
gothamist.com,
Published 2023-02-22
Gallagher Demands City Use Leverage to Halt BQE Harm▸The BQE slices through North Brooklyn, choking streets with noise and fumes. City leaders have tools to force state DOT to the table but hold back. Advocates demand Adams use his power. The highway’s shadow falls hardest on those walking and biking nearby.
This opinion piece, published February 21, 2023, calls on Mayor Adams to wield the city’s legal leverage over the state Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The article, titled 'Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,' details how city DOT can veto regional transportation plans and must approve state highway projects within city limits. Jon Orcutt, former city DOT official, urges Adams to push for a full corridor plan and not settle for piecemeal fixes. Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso are named as officials demanding state DOT return to the process. The BQE has long divided North Brooklyn, bringing pollution and danger to dense neighborhoods. Advocates want the city to use its power to protect residents and vulnerable road users from the harms of urban highways.
-
OPINION: Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-21
Council grilled DSNY for dragging its feet on commercial waste zone reform. Delays keep rogue haulers on the street. Reckless driving and deaths persist. Members pressed for urgency. DSNY offered shifting timelines. The city’s most vulnerable remain at risk.
On February 23, 2023, the City Council held an oversight hearing on the delayed rollout of commercial waste zone reform, first mandated by law in 2019. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) admitted the overhaul would not start until late 2024, with citywide coverage years away. The matter, described as a fix for a 'free-for-all system that led to reckless driving and fatalities,' remains stalled. Council Members Lincoln Restler and Julie Menin pressed DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch on the slow pace and shifting deadlines. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, who introduced the original legislation, stressed the need for clear guidance. StreetsPAC’s Eric McClure highlighted the deadly consequences of delay. DSNY opposes a bill from Council Member Sandy Nurse to create a working group to address these setbacks. The ongoing delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to dangerous private carting trucks.
- Council to DSNY Commish: Move Faster on Rogue Carting Biz, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-02-23
Reynoso Demands Urgent Worker Safety Amid Trash Pickup Delay▸City delays overhaul of commercial trash pickup. Streets stay dangerous. Trucks keep killing. Councilmember Restler slams the slow pace. Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso demands worker safety. The pilot starts late 2024. Full reform waits. Lives hang in the balance.
Bill 2019, the commercial waste zone reform, faces another setback. The Department of Sanitation announced on February 22, 2023, that the citywide overhaul will not begin until late 2024, with a pilot program in one zone. The reform, first set under Mayor de Blasio, aims to fix inefficiency, worker mistreatment, environmental harm, and traffic carnage. The matter summary notes at least 43 deaths and 107 injuries from commercial garbage trucks in nine years. Councilmember Lincoln Restler called the timeline 'extremely slow' and said delays undermine the law's worker and environmental justice goals. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, sponsor of the 2019 bill, stressed that safety improvements for workers are essential and overdue. The pilot zone is still undetermined. Full implementation will roll out across 20 zones over two years, but for now, the danger remains.
-
Overhaul of private trash pickup in NYC delayed until 2024,
gothamist.com,
Published 2023-02-22
Gallagher Demands City Use Leverage to Halt BQE Harm▸The BQE slices through North Brooklyn, choking streets with noise and fumes. City leaders have tools to force state DOT to the table but hold back. Advocates demand Adams use his power. The highway’s shadow falls hardest on those walking and biking nearby.
This opinion piece, published February 21, 2023, calls on Mayor Adams to wield the city’s legal leverage over the state Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The article, titled 'Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,' details how city DOT can veto regional transportation plans and must approve state highway projects within city limits. Jon Orcutt, former city DOT official, urges Adams to push for a full corridor plan and not settle for piecemeal fixes. Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso are named as officials demanding state DOT return to the process. The BQE has long divided North Brooklyn, bringing pollution and danger to dense neighborhoods. Advocates want the city to use its power to protect residents and vulnerable road users from the harms of urban highways.
-
OPINION: Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-21
City delays overhaul of commercial trash pickup. Streets stay dangerous. Trucks keep killing. Councilmember Restler slams the slow pace. Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso demands worker safety. The pilot starts late 2024. Full reform waits. Lives hang in the balance.
Bill 2019, the commercial waste zone reform, faces another setback. The Department of Sanitation announced on February 22, 2023, that the citywide overhaul will not begin until late 2024, with a pilot program in one zone. The reform, first set under Mayor de Blasio, aims to fix inefficiency, worker mistreatment, environmental harm, and traffic carnage. The matter summary notes at least 43 deaths and 107 injuries from commercial garbage trucks in nine years. Councilmember Lincoln Restler called the timeline 'extremely slow' and said delays undermine the law's worker and environmental justice goals. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, sponsor of the 2019 bill, stressed that safety improvements for workers are essential and overdue. The pilot zone is still undetermined. Full implementation will roll out across 20 zones over two years, but for now, the danger remains.
- Overhaul of private trash pickup in NYC delayed until 2024, gothamist.com, Published 2023-02-22
Gallagher Demands City Use Leverage to Halt BQE Harm▸The BQE slices through North Brooklyn, choking streets with noise and fumes. City leaders have tools to force state DOT to the table but hold back. Advocates demand Adams use his power. The highway’s shadow falls hardest on those walking and biking nearby.
This opinion piece, published February 21, 2023, calls on Mayor Adams to wield the city’s legal leverage over the state Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The article, titled 'Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,' details how city DOT can veto regional transportation plans and must approve state highway projects within city limits. Jon Orcutt, former city DOT official, urges Adams to push for a full corridor plan and not settle for piecemeal fixes. Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso are named as officials demanding state DOT return to the process. The BQE has long divided North Brooklyn, bringing pollution and danger to dense neighborhoods. Advocates want the city to use its power to protect residents and vulnerable road users from the harms of urban highways.
-
OPINION: Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-21
The BQE slices through North Brooklyn, choking streets with noise and fumes. City leaders have tools to force state DOT to the table but hold back. Advocates demand Adams use his power. The highway’s shadow falls hardest on those walking and biking nearby.
This opinion piece, published February 21, 2023, calls on Mayor Adams to wield the city’s legal leverage over the state Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The article, titled 'Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE,' details how city DOT can veto regional transportation plans and must approve state highway projects within city limits. Jon Orcutt, former city DOT official, urges Adams to push for a full corridor plan and not settle for piecemeal fixes. Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso are named as officials demanding state DOT return to the process. The BQE has long divided North Brooklyn, bringing pollution and danger to dense neighborhoods. Advocates want the city to use its power to protect residents and vulnerable road users from the harms of urban highways.
- OPINION: Mayor Adams Has Leverage to Force a Reluctant State DOT to Budge on the BQE, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-02-21