Brooklyn Bleeds While Leaders Stall

A motorcycle driver was ejected and injured after colliding with a sedan on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:37 on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. A 26-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The motorcycle, traveling south, collided with a southbound BMW sedan. The sedan's right front bumper impacted the motorcycle's undercarriage on the left side doors. Both drivers were reported to be distracted, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' listed as a contributing factor for the motorcycle driver and the sedan driver. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed, while the sedan driver was licensed. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749673 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two SUVs collided on Park Avenue in slippery conditions. The front passenger of the struck vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men traveling west. The crash involved a rear-end impact amid hazardous pavement.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling west on Park Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The striking vehicle was slowing or stopping, while the struck vehicle was stopped in traffic. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor, indicating hazardous road conditions played a role. The front passenger of the struck vehicle, a 34-year-old man wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the struck vehicle. No other driver errors were specified beyond the slippery pavement contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An e-scooter rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with an SUV traveling east in Brooklyn. The rider, a 47-year-old woman, was in shock and sustained bruises. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a likely impact on the scooter’s roof.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:38 near 129 Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. A 47-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling straight ahead eastbound, showed no damage, while the e-scooter had damage to its roof. The e-scooter driver was in shock and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any driver errors or victim behaviors as causes. The collision’s impact on the scooter’s roof suggests a dangerous interaction between the SUV and the e-scooter rider. No safety equipment was reported on the e-scooter rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742718 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 23-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal on Classon Avenue. The sedan, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way, striking her in the knee and lower leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Classon Avenue at 16:40 while crossing with the signal. The driver of a 2020 Ford sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, failed to yield the right-of-way, causing the collision. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle struck her with the right front bumper but sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor from the driver. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, emphasizing the systemic danger posed by failure to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739623 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council Member Chi Ossé joined activists at Nostrand Avenue station. They blasted Governor Hochul’s pause on congestion pricing. The delay halts elevator upgrades, trapping seniors, parents, and disabled riders. The street outside roars with traffic. The subway stays out of reach.

On July 11, 2024, Council Member Chi Ossé (District 36) stood with Riders Alliance and other advocates outside the Nostrand Avenue subway station. They protested Governor Kathy Hochul’s June 5 decision to suspend congestion pricing, a move that froze $16.5 billion in MTA upgrades, including elevators for Bed-Stuy’s busy station. The event, covered by brooklynpaper.com, highlighted the urgent need for accessibility: 'We want our elevators, we want our service, and we want it now,' said State Sen. Jabari Brisport. Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest called the delay a denial of basic rights. Ossé called Hochul’s move 'an attack on our most vulnerable constituents.' Only a quarter of city stations are wheelchair-accessible. The hold traps thousands—seniors, parents, disabled riders—forcing them to risk dangerous streets or skip transit altogether.

• Activists rail against Hochul’s congestion pricing delay, call for accessibility upgrades to Bed-Stuy subway station, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2024-07-11

Council Member Chi Ossé joined activists at Nostrand Avenue station. They blasted Governor Hochul’s pause on congestion pricing. The delay halts elevator upgrades, trapping seniors, parents, and disabled riders. The street outside roars with traffic. The subway stays out of reach.

On July 11, 2024, Council Member Chi Ossé (District 36) stood with Riders Alliance and other advocates outside the Nostrand Avenue subway station. They protested Governor Kathy Hochul’s June 5 decision to suspend congestion pricing, a move that froze $16.5 billion in MTA upgrades, including elevators for Bed-Stuy’s busy station. The event, covered by brooklynpaper.com, highlighted the urgent need for accessibility: 'We want our elevators, we want our service, and we want it now,' said State Sen. Jabari Brisport. Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest called the delay a denial of basic rights. Ossé called Hochul’s move 'an attack on our most vulnerable constituents.' Only a quarter of city stations are wheelchair-accessible. The hold traps thousands—seniors, parents, disabled riders—forcing them to risk dangerous streets or skip transit altogether.

• Activists rail against Hochul’s congestion pricing delay, call for accessibility upgrades to Bed-Stuy subway station, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2024-07-11

State senators debate cutting the $15 congestion toll. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backs a lower fee if safety and transit gains hold. Liz Krueger wants $1 billion for the MTA. Jabari Brisport slams the rushed process. Trump vows to kill the tolls.

On July 2, 2024, state lawmakers, including Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (District 47), discussed reducing the $15 base congestion pricing fee. The debate, reported by Gothamist, centers on whether a lower toll could unfreeze the program while still funding the MTA. Hoylman-Sigal said, "Nobody's wedded to $15. We are wedded to the improvements that congestion pricing will provide for mass transit or safety on our streets for cleaner air." Sen. Liz Krueger is open to a new fee if it raises $1 billion yearly. Sen. Jabari Brisport criticized the lack of study and feedback in the process, calling it "irresponsible." Any change needs legislative, MTA, and federal approval. Trump has promised to end congestion pricing if elected. No formal safety analysis was provided for vulnerable road users.

• NY lawmakers weigh lower congestion pricing fee – but Trump could kill tolls if elected, gothamist.com, Published 2024-07-02

A 40-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered contusions and lower arm injuries. The crash involved a vehicle traveling east, impacting the bike’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, at 11:28 AM. The bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The collision involved a vehicle traveling east, going straight ahead, which struck the bike on its left front quarter panel. The vehicle’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered injury severity level 3. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no driver errors were explicitly cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737642 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An e-bike rider suffered a head contusion after a sedan made a left turn on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the e-bike head-on. The rider remained conscious but injured in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 17:23. A sedan was making a left turn when it collided with an eastbound e-bike going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The e-bike rider, a 34-year-old male, sustained a head contusion and was injured but conscious. The report cites the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike rider was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The sedan was unoccupied by passengers and suffered front-end damage. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735895 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 58-year-old woman suffered a back injury after a taxi struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver was distracted, turning right when the crash occurred. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, left incoherent and bruised.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Fulton Street in Brooklyn struck a 58-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with Clinton Avenue at 11:36 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi, making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a back injury and was left incoherent with contusions and bruises. The driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Chevrolet taxi. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain attention as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734979 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 72-year-old woman crossing Myrtle Avenue away from an intersection was struck by an eastbound SUV. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver continued straight with no reported vehicle damage or impact point.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at a location not at an intersection or crosswalk signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated at level 3. The involved vehicle was a 2021 Toyota SUV traveling eastbound, driven by a licensed male driver. The vehicle was reported to have no damage and no specific point of impact was noted. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian fault. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the data, but the circumstances indicate a collision with a pedestrian crossing without signal control. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, highlighting the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block or away from intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732847 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A station wagon sport utility vehicle struck the rear of a tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver, changing lanes, caused a collision that injured the driver of the SUV, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:05 AM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway near Flushing Avenue. A station wagon sport utility vehicle, traveling east and changing lanes, rear-ended a tractor truck diesel also traveling east. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the truck. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The contributing factor cited was "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating driver error related to lane changing. The tractor truck showed no damage, and the truck driver was not reported injured. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734357 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries after a collision with a parked SUV on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck the bike's right side doors. The cyclist remained conscious but was bruised and injured in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:05. A 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling north collided with a 2024 SUV that was parked. The point of impact was the right side doors of the bike, which sustained damage. The bicyclist was injured with contusions and upper arm trauma but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not cite any specific driver errors or violations by the SUV driver. The SUV was stationary before the crash, indicating the collision involved the moving bike striking the parked vehicle. No helmet use or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734361 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Governor Hochul froze New York’s congestion pricing days before launch. Lawmakers and advocates called her move illegal. The MTA faces lost funds, stalled upgrades, and mounting frustration. Transit riders and vulnerable road users are left exposed as car traffic surges unchecked.

On June 10, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul abruptly paused New York City’s congestion pricing program, which was set to begin June 30. The 2019 law mandates the state and MTA 'shall' implement congestion pricing, not 'may.' U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres said, 'When the will of the Executive competes with an Act of the Legislature, the law wins. Or should.' MTA board members, caught off guard, warned that without toll revenue, modernization projects—like electric buses and ADA stations—will be deprioritized. State Sen. Jabari Brisport and Riders Alliance noted a surge in public support for the program after Hochul’s decision. Hochul cited safety and community concerns, but advocates say her move robs New Yorkers of a vital tool to fund transit and cut traffic and pollution. The program’s future remains uncertain, with vulnerable road users facing continued risk from unchecked car traffic.

• Hochul’s Bid to Stop Congestion Pricing Might Be Illegal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-10

Governor Hochul halted congestion pricing days before launch. Lawmakers and advocates erupted. The MTA warned of stalled upgrades. Transit riders felt betrayed. State Sen. Jabari Brisport reported a flood of support for tolls. The fight now moves to courts and the streets.

On June 10, 2024, Governor Hochul moved to halt New York City’s congestion pricing program, which was set to begin June 30. The 2019 law’s language—'shall implement tolls'—makes her action legally questionable. The Federal Highway Administration has not finalized the agreement, giving Hochul a bureaucratic opening. State Sen. Jabari Brisport, district 25, spoke at a pro-congestion pricing rally, saying, 'A lot of senators felt the pressure from the phone calls, myself included.' The MTA warned that without toll revenue, modernization and accessibility projects will be delayed. Advocacy groups and transit riders called the pause a betrayal, emphasizing congestion pricing’s role in funding transit and reducing traffic and pollution. The matter’s title: 'Hochul's Bid to Stop Congestion Pricing Might Be Illegal.' The fight for safer, more reliable streets now intensifies.

• Hochul's Bid to Stop Congestion Pricing Might Be Illegal, streetsblog.org, Published 2024-06-10

Angry Brooklynites rallied at Broadway Junction. They blasted Governor Hochul for halting congestion pricing. Signs demanded clean air and fast trains. Council Member Lincoln Restler called it betrayal. Protesters warned: more cars, less transit, and vulnerable riders left behind.

On June 10, 2024, Council Member Lincoln Restler joined a protest in District 33 against Governor Kathy Hochul’s indefinite delay of congestion pricing. The rally, organized by Riders Alliance, gathered outside Broadway Junction. Protesters held signs reading, 'Don’t cancel @ 11th hour' and 'clean air, fast trains. Fund the MTA.' The matter, titled 'Brooklynites fume over congestion pricing delay: Kathy Hochul has betrayed us,' saw Restler declare, 'Kathy Hochul has betrayed us.' He called for more frequent buses, reliable trains, and less car dependence. Demonstrators warned that the delay defunds the MTA, threatens service for those without cars, and puts Black, Brown, and low-income communities at risk. State Sen. Jabari Brisport urged Hochul to reinstate the plan. No safety analyst assessment was provided.

• Brooklynites fume over congestion pricing delay: ‘Kathy Hochul has betrayed us’, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2024-06-10

Anger filled Broadway Junction. Protesters called out Governor Hochul for halting congestion pricing. Councilmember Lincoln Restler said the city was betrayed. Riders demanded better buses, trains, and less car traffic. Without funding, vulnerable New Yorkers face longer waits and dangerous streets.

On June 9, 2024, Councilmember Lincoln Restler (District 33) joined a protest at Broadway Junction against the indefinite delay of New York’s congestion pricing plan. The event, organized by Riders Alliance, followed Governor Kathy Hochul’s last-minute decision to halt the Manhattan toll plan. The protest drew bus and subway riders, who chanted for immediate action and held signs demanding clean air and reliable transit. Restler declared, 'Kathy Hochul has betrayed us,' and called for more frequent bus service, better trains, and less dependence on cars and trucks. The demonstrators warned that without congestion pricing, the MTA faces a funding crisis. This threatens repairs and improvements, especially in Black, Brown, and low-income neighborhoods, and risks worsening traffic and delays for emergency services. The protest highlights the systemic danger: when transit funding is gutted, vulnerable road users pay the price.

• Brooklyn protesters fume over congestion pricing delay: ‘Kathy Hochul has betrayed us’, amny.com, Published 2024-06-09

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07