Bed-Stuy Bleeds: City Rips Out Safety, Death Toll Rises

Jun 26 - A moped driver, distracted, struck a 37-year-old woman crossing Greene Avenue. She suffered severe injuries—fractures, dislocations. Slippery pavement and inattention led to the crash. The moped showed no damage.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Greene Avenue struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, but remained conscious after the impact. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, with 'Pavement Slippery' also noted. The moped was going straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. No damage was reported to the moped. The driver’s lack of attention and the road conditions directly resulted in the pedestrian’s severe injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737082 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 16 - SUV cut right on Nostrand. Hit a 73-year-old scooter driver. Rider suffered leg injuries. Police cite improper turn, driver inattention. Brooklyn street, broad daylight. Impact left the scooterist hurt.

According to the police report, an SUV made an improper right turn on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn and struck a 73-year-old motorscooter driver. The crash happened at 17:58. The SUV driver was cited for 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The scooter rider, who wore a helmet, suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no damage to the scooter but notes abrasions and a moderate injury severity. The rider was conscious and not ejected. The police report highlights the SUV driver's failure to turn properly and lack of attention as direct causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734221 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 11 - A 9-year-old unlicensed e-bike rider suffered a back injury and concussion after colliding with a sedan on Lafayette Avenue. The e-bike driver was partially ejected. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:05 on Lafayette Avenue involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 9-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained a back injury and concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the e-bike rider. The e-bike was traveling south, and the sedan was traveling east, both going straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan's left front bumper struck the e-bike's center front end. The sedan driver was licensed and female, while the e-bike driver was unlicensed. The report does not indicate any victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and inexperience, particularly involving vulnerable young e-bike riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736986 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 10 - A sedan traveling west on De Kalb Avenue struck a bicyclist also heading west. The sedan's left side doors took the impact. The bike rider suffered injuries. Police cited improper lane usage by the sedan as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 on De Kalb Avenue involving a 2018 Ford sedan and a bicycle, both traveling west. The sedan was impacted on its left side doors, indicating a side collision with the bike. The bicyclist, a female with a learner's permit, was injured but the report does not list any contributing factors related to her behavior. The sedan driver, a 49-year-old male, sustained a contusion to his lower leg and foot but was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report explicitly cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error on the part of the sedan operator. No other contributing factors were specified. The bike sustained no vehicle damage, emphasizing the vulnerability of the rider in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733975 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 10 - 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

Jun 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

Jun 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

Jun 10 - A motorcycle struck the left side of an SUV turning left on Lafayette Avenue. The motorcyclist, partially ejected and wearing a helmet, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Lafayette Avenue collided with a 2022 Ford SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's left side doors, sustaining damage there. The motorcyclist, a 31-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the motorcyclist also noted for driver inexperience. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling east with two occupants. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and inexperience in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732177 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 9 - 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

Jun 7 - 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

Jun 7 - 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

Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - 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

Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 6 - 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 2024-06-06

Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

May 26 - A bicyclist was ejected and injured after a vehicle rear-ended him on Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to maintain a safe distance, striking the cyclist’s center back end. The cyclist suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Throop Avenue in Brooklyn around midnight. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was stopped in traffic when a vehicle traveling north behind him struck the center back end of his bike. The contributing factor cited was the driver’s failure to maintain a safe following distance, described as "Following Too Closely." The impact ejected the bicyclist, causing chest abrasions and an injury severity rated at level 3. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash and was wearing unspecified safety equipment. The vehicle involved, a 2020 Cadillac SUV, showed no damage despite the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s actions. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions caused by driver inattention or misjudgment of stopping distances.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728841 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 24 - A moped driver was ejected and suffered abrasions after a collision with a sedan on Greene Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention or distraction. The moped sustained no damage despite the impact to its left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Greene Avenue involving a 2023 Zhilo moped and a sedan, both traveling east. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The moped was impacted on its left front quarter panel but showed no damage. The sedan struck the moped on its right front quarter panel. The sedan had no occupants at the time. The moped driver remained conscious despite the injuries. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730852 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 22 - A van driver distracted by inattention struck a moped rider traveling west on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, unlicensed and ejected from the vehicle, suffered head injuries and abrasions. The van showed no damage despite the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at noon on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The van driver, a licensed male, was entering a parked position when he collided with a westbound moped. The moped driver, a 46-year-old unlicensed female occupant, was ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the van driver. The van's right front quarter panel made contact with the moped's left front bumper, which sustained damage while the van showed none. The moped driver was conscious but injured, with no mention of contributing victim behaviors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and the severe consequences for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727338 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 20 - A 34-year-old woman suffered serious leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact struck her at the intersection as she crossed with the signal, leaving her in shock and internal pain.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Park Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 34-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with Tompkins Avenue at 7:55 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing injury to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was reported in shock and complained of internal pain. The contributing factor cited in the report is the driver's failure to yield right-of-way. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Nissan sedan. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727724 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19