Blood on Graham Avenue—How Many More Will Die Before City Hall Acts?

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

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

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

A sedan hit two cyclists on Meserole Street. Both men were ejected and bruised. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left one with a head injury, the other with arm trauma.

Two male cyclists were injured when a sedan struck them on Meserole Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both riders were ejected from their bikes and suffered contusions—one to the head, the other to the arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The sedan's center front end hit the bikes' rear ends. The crash underscores the danger inattentive drivers pose to people on bikes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831218 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

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

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

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

A sedan struck a cyclist merging on Humboldt Street. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite alcohol and unsafe lane change by the driver. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.

A sedan collided with a cyclist on Humboldt Street at Scholes Street in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering abrasions and arm trauma. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' were contributing factors. The sedan's front end was demolished. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but the report lists driver errors first. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to cyclists from driver actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830174 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A distracted driver struck a motorcycle on Humboldt Street. A young woman passenger was ejected and injured. The crash left scars and questions in Brooklyn.

A crash on Humboldt Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a motorcycle. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The motorcycle passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a leg injury. The motorcycle driver and another occupant were also involved. Both motorcycle occupants wore helmets, as listed in the report. The sedan was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The data highlights driver distraction as the key error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828849 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A sedan hit a cyclist at Grand and Leonard. The cyclist suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.

A sedan and a bicycle collided at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, both the driver and cyclist were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both parties. The cyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the persistent danger for cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827298 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

Two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp. Three people suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. Metal and flesh met at speed. The system failed the vulnerable.

Two sedans crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp in Brooklyn. Three people, including two drivers and a passenger, were injured with neck abrasions. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and followed too closely. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left three people hurt, exposing the danger of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828428 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A truck hit a cyclist on Debevoise Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite vehicular factors. The crash left the cyclist bruised, the truck undamaged.

A truck making a left turn on Debevoise Street in Brooklyn struck a northbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 64-year-old man, was ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The truck, registered in Connecticut, showed no damage. The cyclist was not using safety equipment. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No injuries were reported for the truck's occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825622 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

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

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

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

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

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

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

A bus struck a cyclist on Morgan Avenue. The cyclist’s leg was hurt. The bus was oversized. The crash left the cyclist in shock. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.

A bus collided with a cyclist on Morgan Avenue near Meeker Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered a leg injury and was left in shock. According to the police report, the bus was making a right turn when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the bus driver or other occupants. The crash highlights the danger oversized vehicles pose to cyclists in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824369 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.

According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.

• SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street, New York Post, Published 2025-06-29