About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 10
▸ Crush Injuries 2
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 7
▸ Severe Lacerations 9
▸ Concussion 11
▸ Whiplash 54
▸ Contusion/Bruise 111
▸ Abrasion 95
▸ Pain/Nausea 24
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West)
- 2024 Gray BMW Sedan (LKM6400) – 153 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 Gray Cadillac Suburban (KWS1161) – 87 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2009 Infiniti Sedan (MJN6892) – 85 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2025 Gr Land Rover Suburban (LNP4539) – 57 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 Black Mitsubishi Suburban (LUL3268) – 48 times • 2 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Bed-Stuy Bleeds: City Rips Out Safety, Death Toll Rises
Bedford-Stuyvesant (West): Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2025
The Deaths Keep Coming
In Bedford-Stuyvesant (West), the street is a wound that never closes. Seven people have died here since 2022. Nearly 1,400 have been hurt. Twenty suffered injuries so grave they will never walk the same. Most were on foot. Some were riding bikes. Some were just crossing the street.
Just last October, a 49-year-old man was killed at Bedford and Lafayette. He died at the intersection, struck by a driver who kept going straight. No name in the record. Only a body, a street, a time. Weeks later, a 37-year-old man was crushed and killed while working in the road on Myrtle Avenue. The machine that killed him was a truck. The record says “crush injuries.”
The Machines That Kill
SUVs and trucks do the most damage. Since 2022, cars and SUVs have killed three people and hurt 220 more. Trucks and buses killed two, injured 23. Bikes and mopeds hurt a handful, but none killed. The numbers do not lie. The bigger the machine, the deeper the wound.
Promises, Delays, and Silence
The city promised protection. Then it took it away. Just days ago, crews began tearing out the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, leaving cyclists exposed again. The city will replace it with paint. No steel, no barrier. The city has begun removing a stretch of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane, with plans to replace it with an unprotected one. The work started at night. The danger will last all day.
Council Member Chi Ossé once called the delays “unacceptable” and demanded a real timeline for safety. The Bedford Avenue bike lane has been unacceptably dangerous since it was first laid, and for years, the people of my district have been promised that it would be protected. The promise is broken. The street is still dangerous.
The Call
This is not fate. This is policy. Every death is a choice made by someone in power. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand real protection for people on foot and on bikes. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list. The street remembers. So should we.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Mother And Children Killed Crossing Ocean Parkway, ABC7, Published 2025-03-29
Other Representatives
District 56
1368 Fulton St. 3rd Floor, NW, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Room 553, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 36
1360 Fulton Street, Suite 500, Brooklyn, NY 11216
718-919-0740
250 Broadway, Suite 1743, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7354
District 25
906 Broadway 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Room 805, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 79, District 36, AD 56, SD 25, Brooklyn CB3.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Bedford-Stuyvesant (West)
13S 5677
Forrest votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 13 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.
Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.
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File S 5677,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-13
13S 6815
Forrest votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.▸Jun 13 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.
Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.
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File S 6815,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-13
13S 6815
Zinerman is excused from committee vote on bus lane exemptions.▸Jun 13 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.
Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.
-
File S 6815,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-13
13S 5677
Zinerman misses committee vote on bill improving school zone safety.▸Jun 13 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.
Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.
-
File S 5677,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-13
12S 4045
Brisport votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
-
File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
12S 5677
Brisport votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 12 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.
Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.
-
File S 5677,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
12S 6815
Brisport votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.▸Jun 12 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.
Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.
-
File S 6815,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
11S 4045
Brisport co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.▸Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
-
File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7678
Brisport votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 7678,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Brisport votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
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File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11
NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones▸Jun 11 - City will block cars from corners. Barriers, granite, planters will clear sightlines. DOT acts after half of deaths hit at intersections. Brooklyn gets first fixes. Cyclists and walkers may see drivers before impact. Steel and stone replace painted lines.
The Brooklyn Paper reported on June 11, 2025, that NYC DOT will redesign intersections to protect cyclists and pedestrians. The plan uses 'hardened daylighting'—physical barriers, granite blocks, and planters—to stop cars from parking near corners. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.' Nearly half of city traffic deaths happen at intersections, often due to blocked sightlines and turning vehicles. The redesign targets high-crash Brooklyn intersections first, including Ocean Avenue at Church Avenue. The move highlights the city's shift from painted lines to physical infrastructure, aiming to reduce systemic risk for vulnerable road users.
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NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Brisport votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
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File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9
SUV and Box Truck Crash on Park Avenue▸Jun 9 - Two drivers collided on Park Avenue in Brooklyn. One man suffered a back injury. Police cited driver inattention and blocked views. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect.
A crash involving a station wagon/SUV and a box truck occurred on Park Avenue at Warsoff Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers cannot see and lose focus. The system left a man hurt.
9S 915
Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
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File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
7
Moped Driver Ejected on Nostrand Avenue▸Jun 7 - A moped slammed into another vehicle at Nostrand and Putnam. The driver flew from the seat. He hit the ground hard. His shoulder and arm scraped raw. Police say traffic control was ignored. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A crash on Nostrand Avenue at Putnam Avenue in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old moped driver injured. According to the police report, the moped struck another vehicle while both were traveling straight. The driver was ejected and suffered abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm. Police cite 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report lists no injuries for the other vehicle's occupants. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash highlights the risks when traffic controls are ignored and vulnerable road users pay the price.
5
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Lafayette Avenue▸Jun 5 - A sedan hit a cyclist at Lafayette and Tompkins. The cyclist, 25, took the blow in the shoulder and arm. He bled, stunned. Police blamed driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A crash on Lafayette Avenue at Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the cyclist, causing abrasions and shoulder injuries. The cyclist was in shock after the impact. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any helmet use or signaling as factors. The driver of the sedan, a 63-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists when drivers fail to pay attention or yield, as documented in the official report.
1
Motorcycle Collision on Nostrand Avenue Injures Rider▸Jun 1 - Two motorcycles collided at Nostrand and DeKalb. One rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left metal and pain on Brooklyn asphalt.
Two motorcycles crashed at the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. One rider, age 27, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was wearing a helmet. Another driver was operating without a license. The crash involved one motorcycle making a right turn and another going straight. The police report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one rider with abrasions and pain, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving and unlicensed operation.
28Int 1287-2025
Ossé co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.
Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.
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File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Sedans Collide on Fulton Street, Two Hurt▸May 25 - Two sedans crashed at Fulton and Downing in Brooklyn. Metal twisted. Glass broke. A driver and a passenger were injured. Police cited failure to yield. The street stayed open. The city moved on. The wounded did not.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Downing Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The crash involved a sedan going straight and another making a left turn. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes that both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants when drivers fail to yield, as documented in the official report.
Jun 13 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.
Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.
- File S 5677, Open States, Published 2025-06-13
13S 6815
Forrest votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.▸Jun 13 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.
Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.
-
File S 6815,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-13
13S 6815
Zinerman is excused from committee vote on bus lane exemptions.▸Jun 13 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.
Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.
-
File S 6815,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-13
13S 5677
Zinerman misses committee vote on bill improving school zone safety.▸Jun 13 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.
Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.
-
File S 5677,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-13
12S 4045
Brisport votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
-
File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
12S 5677
Brisport votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 12 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.
Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.
-
File S 5677,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
12S 6815
Brisport votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.▸Jun 12 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.
Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.
-
File S 6815,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
11S 4045
Brisport co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.▸Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
-
File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7678
Brisport votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 7678,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Brisport votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
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File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11
NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones▸Jun 11 - City will block cars from corners. Barriers, granite, planters will clear sightlines. DOT acts after half of deaths hit at intersections. Brooklyn gets first fixes. Cyclists and walkers may see drivers before impact. Steel and stone replace painted lines.
The Brooklyn Paper reported on June 11, 2025, that NYC DOT will redesign intersections to protect cyclists and pedestrians. The plan uses 'hardened daylighting'—physical barriers, granite blocks, and planters—to stop cars from parking near corners. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.' Nearly half of city traffic deaths happen at intersections, often due to blocked sightlines and turning vehicles. The redesign targets high-crash Brooklyn intersections first, including Ocean Avenue at Church Avenue. The move highlights the city's shift from painted lines to physical infrastructure, aiming to reduce systemic risk for vulnerable road users.
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NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Brisport votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
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File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9
SUV and Box Truck Crash on Park Avenue▸Jun 9 - Two drivers collided on Park Avenue in Brooklyn. One man suffered a back injury. Police cited driver inattention and blocked views. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect.
A crash involving a station wagon/SUV and a box truck occurred on Park Avenue at Warsoff Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers cannot see and lose focus. The system left a man hurt.
9S 915
Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
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File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
7
Moped Driver Ejected on Nostrand Avenue▸Jun 7 - A moped slammed into another vehicle at Nostrand and Putnam. The driver flew from the seat. He hit the ground hard. His shoulder and arm scraped raw. Police say traffic control was ignored. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A crash on Nostrand Avenue at Putnam Avenue in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old moped driver injured. According to the police report, the moped struck another vehicle while both were traveling straight. The driver was ejected and suffered abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm. Police cite 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report lists no injuries for the other vehicle's occupants. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash highlights the risks when traffic controls are ignored and vulnerable road users pay the price.
5
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Lafayette Avenue▸Jun 5 - A sedan hit a cyclist at Lafayette and Tompkins. The cyclist, 25, took the blow in the shoulder and arm. He bled, stunned. Police blamed driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A crash on Lafayette Avenue at Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the cyclist, causing abrasions and shoulder injuries. The cyclist was in shock after the impact. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any helmet use or signaling as factors. The driver of the sedan, a 63-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists when drivers fail to pay attention or yield, as documented in the official report.
1
Motorcycle Collision on Nostrand Avenue Injures Rider▸Jun 1 - Two motorcycles collided at Nostrand and DeKalb. One rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left metal and pain on Brooklyn asphalt.
Two motorcycles crashed at the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. One rider, age 27, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was wearing a helmet. Another driver was operating without a license. The crash involved one motorcycle making a right turn and another going straight. The police report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one rider with abrasions and pain, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving and unlicensed operation.
28Int 1287-2025
Ossé co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.
Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.
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File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
-
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Sedans Collide on Fulton Street, Two Hurt▸May 25 - Two sedans crashed at Fulton and Downing in Brooklyn. Metal twisted. Glass broke. A driver and a passenger were injured. Police cited failure to yield. The street stayed open. The city moved on. The wounded did not.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Downing Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The crash involved a sedan going straight and another making a left turn. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes that both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants when drivers fail to yield, as documented in the official report.
Jun 13 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.
Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.
- File S 6815, Open States, Published 2025-06-13
13S 6815
Zinerman is excused from committee vote on bus lane exemptions.▸Jun 13 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.
Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.
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File S 6815,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-13
13S 5677
Zinerman misses committee vote on bill improving school zone safety.▸Jun 13 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.
Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.
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File S 5677,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-13
12S 4045
Brisport votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
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File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
12S 5677
Brisport votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 12 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.
Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.
-
File S 5677,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
12S 6815
Brisport votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.▸Jun 12 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.
Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.
-
File S 6815,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
11S 4045
Brisport co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.▸Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
-
File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7678
Brisport votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 7678,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Brisport votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
-
File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11
NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones▸Jun 11 - City will block cars from corners. Barriers, granite, planters will clear sightlines. DOT acts after half of deaths hit at intersections. Brooklyn gets first fixes. Cyclists and walkers may see drivers before impact. Steel and stone replace painted lines.
The Brooklyn Paper reported on June 11, 2025, that NYC DOT will redesign intersections to protect cyclists and pedestrians. The plan uses 'hardened daylighting'—physical barriers, granite blocks, and planters—to stop cars from parking near corners. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.' Nearly half of city traffic deaths happen at intersections, often due to blocked sightlines and turning vehicles. The redesign targets high-crash Brooklyn intersections first, including Ocean Avenue at Church Avenue. The move highlights the city's shift from painted lines to physical infrastructure, aiming to reduce systemic risk for vulnerable road users.
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NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Brisport votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
-
File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9
SUV and Box Truck Crash on Park Avenue▸Jun 9 - Two drivers collided on Park Avenue in Brooklyn. One man suffered a back injury. Police cited driver inattention and blocked views. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect.
A crash involving a station wagon/SUV and a box truck occurred on Park Avenue at Warsoff Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers cannot see and lose focus. The system left a man hurt.
9S 915
Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
7
Moped Driver Ejected on Nostrand Avenue▸Jun 7 - A moped slammed into another vehicle at Nostrand and Putnam. The driver flew from the seat. He hit the ground hard. His shoulder and arm scraped raw. Police say traffic control was ignored. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A crash on Nostrand Avenue at Putnam Avenue in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old moped driver injured. According to the police report, the moped struck another vehicle while both were traveling straight. The driver was ejected and suffered abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm. Police cite 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report lists no injuries for the other vehicle's occupants. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash highlights the risks when traffic controls are ignored and vulnerable road users pay the price.
5
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Lafayette Avenue▸Jun 5 - A sedan hit a cyclist at Lafayette and Tompkins. The cyclist, 25, took the blow in the shoulder and arm. He bled, stunned. Police blamed driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A crash on Lafayette Avenue at Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the cyclist, causing abrasions and shoulder injuries. The cyclist was in shock after the impact. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any helmet use or signaling as factors. The driver of the sedan, a 63-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists when drivers fail to pay attention or yield, as documented in the official report.
1
Motorcycle Collision on Nostrand Avenue Injures Rider▸Jun 1 - Two motorcycles collided at Nostrand and DeKalb. One rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left metal and pain on Brooklyn asphalt.
Two motorcycles crashed at the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. One rider, age 27, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was wearing a helmet. Another driver was operating without a license. The crash involved one motorcycle making a right turn and another going straight. The police report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one rider with abrasions and pain, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving and unlicensed operation.
28Int 1287-2025
Ossé co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.
Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.
-
File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
-
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Sedans Collide on Fulton Street, Two Hurt▸May 25 - Two sedans crashed at Fulton and Downing in Brooklyn. Metal twisted. Glass broke. A driver and a passenger were injured. Police cited failure to yield. The street stayed open. The city moved on. The wounded did not.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Downing Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The crash involved a sedan going straight and another making a left turn. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes that both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants when drivers fail to yield, as documented in the official report.
Jun 13 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.
Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.
- File S 6815, Open States, Published 2025-06-13
13S 5677
Zinerman misses committee vote on bill improving school zone safety.▸Jun 13 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.
Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.
-
File S 5677,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-13
12S 4045
Brisport votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
-
File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
12S 5677
Brisport votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 12 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.
Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.
-
File S 5677,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
12S 6815
Brisport votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.▸Jun 12 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.
Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.
-
File S 6815,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
11S 4045
Brisport co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.▸Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
-
File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7678
Brisport votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 7678,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Brisport votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
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File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11
NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones▸Jun 11 - City will block cars from corners. Barriers, granite, planters will clear sightlines. DOT acts after half of deaths hit at intersections. Brooklyn gets first fixes. Cyclists and walkers may see drivers before impact. Steel and stone replace painted lines.
The Brooklyn Paper reported on June 11, 2025, that NYC DOT will redesign intersections to protect cyclists and pedestrians. The plan uses 'hardened daylighting'—physical barriers, granite blocks, and planters—to stop cars from parking near corners. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.' Nearly half of city traffic deaths happen at intersections, often due to blocked sightlines and turning vehicles. The redesign targets high-crash Brooklyn intersections first, including Ocean Avenue at Church Avenue. The move highlights the city's shift from painted lines to physical infrastructure, aiming to reduce systemic risk for vulnerable road users.
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NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Brisport votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
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File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9
SUV and Box Truck Crash on Park Avenue▸Jun 9 - Two drivers collided on Park Avenue in Brooklyn. One man suffered a back injury. Police cited driver inattention and blocked views. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect.
A crash involving a station wagon/SUV and a box truck occurred on Park Avenue at Warsoff Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers cannot see and lose focus. The system left a man hurt.
9S 915
Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
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File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
7
Moped Driver Ejected on Nostrand Avenue▸Jun 7 - A moped slammed into another vehicle at Nostrand and Putnam. The driver flew from the seat. He hit the ground hard. His shoulder and arm scraped raw. Police say traffic control was ignored. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A crash on Nostrand Avenue at Putnam Avenue in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old moped driver injured. According to the police report, the moped struck another vehicle while both were traveling straight. The driver was ejected and suffered abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm. Police cite 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report lists no injuries for the other vehicle's occupants. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash highlights the risks when traffic controls are ignored and vulnerable road users pay the price.
5
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Lafayette Avenue▸Jun 5 - A sedan hit a cyclist at Lafayette and Tompkins. The cyclist, 25, took the blow in the shoulder and arm. He bled, stunned. Police blamed driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A crash on Lafayette Avenue at Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the cyclist, causing abrasions and shoulder injuries. The cyclist was in shock after the impact. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any helmet use or signaling as factors. The driver of the sedan, a 63-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists when drivers fail to pay attention or yield, as documented in the official report.
1
Motorcycle Collision on Nostrand Avenue Injures Rider▸Jun 1 - Two motorcycles collided at Nostrand and DeKalb. One rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left metal and pain on Brooklyn asphalt.
Two motorcycles crashed at the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. One rider, age 27, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was wearing a helmet. Another driver was operating without a license. The crash involved one motorcycle making a right turn and another going straight. The police report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one rider with abrasions and pain, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving and unlicensed operation.
28Int 1287-2025
Ossé co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.
Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.
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File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Sedans Collide on Fulton Street, Two Hurt▸May 25 - Two sedans crashed at Fulton and Downing in Brooklyn. Metal twisted. Glass broke. A driver and a passenger were injured. Police cited failure to yield. The street stayed open. The city moved on. The wounded did not.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Downing Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The crash involved a sedan going straight and another making a left turn. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes that both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants when drivers fail to yield, as documented in the official report.
Jun 13 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.
Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.
- File S 5677, Open States, Published 2025-06-13
12S 4045
Brisport votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
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File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
12S 5677
Brisport votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 12 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.
Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.
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File S 5677,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
12S 6815
Brisport votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.▸Jun 12 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.
Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.
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File S 6815,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
11S 4045
Brisport co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.▸Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
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File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7678
Brisport votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 7678,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Brisport votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
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File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11
NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones▸Jun 11 - City will block cars from corners. Barriers, granite, planters will clear sightlines. DOT acts after half of deaths hit at intersections. Brooklyn gets first fixes. Cyclists and walkers may see drivers before impact. Steel and stone replace painted lines.
The Brooklyn Paper reported on June 11, 2025, that NYC DOT will redesign intersections to protect cyclists and pedestrians. The plan uses 'hardened daylighting'—physical barriers, granite blocks, and planters—to stop cars from parking near corners. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.' Nearly half of city traffic deaths happen at intersections, often due to blocked sightlines and turning vehicles. The redesign targets high-crash Brooklyn intersections first, including Ocean Avenue at Church Avenue. The move highlights the city's shift from painted lines to physical infrastructure, aiming to reduce systemic risk for vulnerable road users.
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NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Brisport votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
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File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9
SUV and Box Truck Crash on Park Avenue▸Jun 9 - Two drivers collided on Park Avenue in Brooklyn. One man suffered a back injury. Police cited driver inattention and blocked views. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect.
A crash involving a station wagon/SUV and a box truck occurred on Park Avenue at Warsoff Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers cannot see and lose focus. The system left a man hurt.
9S 915
Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
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File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
7
Moped Driver Ejected on Nostrand Avenue▸Jun 7 - A moped slammed into another vehicle at Nostrand and Putnam. The driver flew from the seat. He hit the ground hard. His shoulder and arm scraped raw. Police say traffic control was ignored. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A crash on Nostrand Avenue at Putnam Avenue in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old moped driver injured. According to the police report, the moped struck another vehicle while both were traveling straight. The driver was ejected and suffered abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm. Police cite 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report lists no injuries for the other vehicle's occupants. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash highlights the risks when traffic controls are ignored and vulnerable road users pay the price.
5
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Lafayette Avenue▸Jun 5 - A sedan hit a cyclist at Lafayette and Tompkins. The cyclist, 25, took the blow in the shoulder and arm. He bled, stunned. Police blamed driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A crash on Lafayette Avenue at Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the cyclist, causing abrasions and shoulder injuries. The cyclist was in shock after the impact. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any helmet use or signaling as factors. The driver of the sedan, a 63-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists when drivers fail to pay attention or yield, as documented in the official report.
1
Motorcycle Collision on Nostrand Avenue Injures Rider▸Jun 1 - Two motorcycles collided at Nostrand and DeKalb. One rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left metal and pain on Brooklyn asphalt.
Two motorcycles crashed at the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. One rider, age 27, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was wearing a helmet. Another driver was operating without a license. The crash involved one motorcycle making a right turn and another going straight. The police report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one rider with abrasions and pain, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving and unlicensed operation.
28Int 1287-2025
Ossé co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.
Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.
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File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Sedans Collide on Fulton Street, Two Hurt▸May 25 - Two sedans crashed at Fulton and Downing in Brooklyn. Metal twisted. Glass broke. A driver and a passenger were injured. Police cited failure to yield. The street stayed open. The city moved on. The wounded did not.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Downing Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The crash involved a sedan going straight and another making a left turn. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes that both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants when drivers fail to yield, as documented in the official report.
Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
12S 5677
Brisport votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 12 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.
Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.
-
File S 5677,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
12S 6815
Brisport votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.▸Jun 12 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.
Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.
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File S 6815,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
11S 4045
Brisport co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.▸Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
-
File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7678
Brisport votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 7678,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Brisport votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
-
File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11
NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones▸Jun 11 - City will block cars from corners. Barriers, granite, planters will clear sightlines. DOT acts after half of deaths hit at intersections. Brooklyn gets first fixes. Cyclists and walkers may see drivers before impact. Steel and stone replace painted lines.
The Brooklyn Paper reported on June 11, 2025, that NYC DOT will redesign intersections to protect cyclists and pedestrians. The plan uses 'hardened daylighting'—physical barriers, granite blocks, and planters—to stop cars from parking near corners. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.' Nearly half of city traffic deaths happen at intersections, often due to blocked sightlines and turning vehicles. The redesign targets high-crash Brooklyn intersections first, including Ocean Avenue at Church Avenue. The move highlights the city's shift from painted lines to physical infrastructure, aiming to reduce systemic risk for vulnerable road users.
-
NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Brisport votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
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File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9
SUV and Box Truck Crash on Park Avenue▸Jun 9 - Two drivers collided on Park Avenue in Brooklyn. One man suffered a back injury. Police cited driver inattention and blocked views. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect.
A crash involving a station wagon/SUV and a box truck occurred on Park Avenue at Warsoff Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers cannot see and lose focus. The system left a man hurt.
9S 915
Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
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File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
7
Moped Driver Ejected on Nostrand Avenue▸Jun 7 - A moped slammed into another vehicle at Nostrand and Putnam. The driver flew from the seat. He hit the ground hard. His shoulder and arm scraped raw. Police say traffic control was ignored. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A crash on Nostrand Avenue at Putnam Avenue in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old moped driver injured. According to the police report, the moped struck another vehicle while both were traveling straight. The driver was ejected and suffered abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm. Police cite 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report lists no injuries for the other vehicle's occupants. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash highlights the risks when traffic controls are ignored and vulnerable road users pay the price.
5
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Lafayette Avenue▸Jun 5 - A sedan hit a cyclist at Lafayette and Tompkins. The cyclist, 25, took the blow in the shoulder and arm. He bled, stunned. Police blamed driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A crash on Lafayette Avenue at Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the cyclist, causing abrasions and shoulder injuries. The cyclist was in shock after the impact. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any helmet use or signaling as factors. The driver of the sedan, a 63-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists when drivers fail to pay attention or yield, as documented in the official report.
1
Motorcycle Collision on Nostrand Avenue Injures Rider▸Jun 1 - Two motorcycles collided at Nostrand and DeKalb. One rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left metal and pain on Brooklyn asphalt.
Two motorcycles crashed at the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. One rider, age 27, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was wearing a helmet. Another driver was operating without a license. The crash involved one motorcycle making a right turn and another going straight. The police report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one rider with abrasions and pain, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving and unlicensed operation.
28Int 1287-2025
Ossé co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.
Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.
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File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Sedans Collide on Fulton Street, Two Hurt▸May 25 - Two sedans crashed at Fulton and Downing in Brooklyn. Metal twisted. Glass broke. A driver and a passenger were injured. Police cited failure to yield. The street stayed open. The city moved on. The wounded did not.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Downing Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The crash involved a sedan going straight and another making a left turn. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes that both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants when drivers fail to yield, as documented in the official report.
Jun 12 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.
Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.
- File S 5677, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
12S 6815
Brisport votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.▸Jun 12 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.
Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.
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File S 6815,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
11S 4045
Brisport co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.▸Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
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File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7678
Brisport votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 7678,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Brisport votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
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File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11
NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones▸Jun 11 - City will block cars from corners. Barriers, granite, planters will clear sightlines. DOT acts after half of deaths hit at intersections. Brooklyn gets first fixes. Cyclists and walkers may see drivers before impact. Steel and stone replace painted lines.
The Brooklyn Paper reported on June 11, 2025, that NYC DOT will redesign intersections to protect cyclists and pedestrians. The plan uses 'hardened daylighting'—physical barriers, granite blocks, and planters—to stop cars from parking near corners. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.' Nearly half of city traffic deaths happen at intersections, often due to blocked sightlines and turning vehicles. The redesign targets high-crash Brooklyn intersections first, including Ocean Avenue at Church Avenue. The move highlights the city's shift from painted lines to physical infrastructure, aiming to reduce systemic risk for vulnerable road users.
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NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Brisport votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
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File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9
SUV and Box Truck Crash on Park Avenue▸Jun 9 - Two drivers collided on Park Avenue in Brooklyn. One man suffered a back injury. Police cited driver inattention and blocked views. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect.
A crash involving a station wagon/SUV and a box truck occurred on Park Avenue at Warsoff Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers cannot see and lose focus. The system left a man hurt.
9S 915
Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
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File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
7
Moped Driver Ejected on Nostrand Avenue▸Jun 7 - A moped slammed into another vehicle at Nostrand and Putnam. The driver flew from the seat. He hit the ground hard. His shoulder and arm scraped raw. Police say traffic control was ignored. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A crash on Nostrand Avenue at Putnam Avenue in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old moped driver injured. According to the police report, the moped struck another vehicle while both were traveling straight. The driver was ejected and suffered abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm. Police cite 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report lists no injuries for the other vehicle's occupants. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash highlights the risks when traffic controls are ignored and vulnerable road users pay the price.
5
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Lafayette Avenue▸Jun 5 - A sedan hit a cyclist at Lafayette and Tompkins. The cyclist, 25, took the blow in the shoulder and arm. He bled, stunned. Police blamed driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A crash on Lafayette Avenue at Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the cyclist, causing abrasions and shoulder injuries. The cyclist was in shock after the impact. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any helmet use or signaling as factors. The driver of the sedan, a 63-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists when drivers fail to pay attention or yield, as documented in the official report.
1
Motorcycle Collision on Nostrand Avenue Injures Rider▸Jun 1 - Two motorcycles collided at Nostrand and DeKalb. One rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left metal and pain on Brooklyn asphalt.
Two motorcycles crashed at the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. One rider, age 27, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was wearing a helmet. Another driver was operating without a license. The crash involved one motorcycle making a right turn and another going straight. The police report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one rider with abrasions and pain, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving and unlicensed operation.
28Int 1287-2025
Ossé co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.
Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.
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File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Sedans Collide on Fulton Street, Two Hurt▸May 25 - Two sedans crashed at Fulton and Downing in Brooklyn. Metal twisted. Glass broke. A driver and a passenger were injured. Police cited failure to yield. The street stayed open. The city moved on. The wounded did not.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Downing Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The crash involved a sedan going straight and another making a left turn. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes that both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants when drivers fail to yield, as documented in the official report.
Jun 12 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.
Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.
- File S 6815, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
11S 4045
Brisport co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.▸Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
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File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7678
Brisport votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 7678,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Brisport votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
-
File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11
NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones▸Jun 11 - City will block cars from corners. Barriers, granite, planters will clear sightlines. DOT acts after half of deaths hit at intersections. Brooklyn gets first fixes. Cyclists and walkers may see drivers before impact. Steel and stone replace painted lines.
The Brooklyn Paper reported on June 11, 2025, that NYC DOT will redesign intersections to protect cyclists and pedestrians. The plan uses 'hardened daylighting'—physical barriers, granite blocks, and planters—to stop cars from parking near corners. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.' Nearly half of city traffic deaths happen at intersections, often due to blocked sightlines and turning vehicles. The redesign targets high-crash Brooklyn intersections first, including Ocean Avenue at Church Avenue. The move highlights the city's shift from painted lines to physical infrastructure, aiming to reduce systemic risk for vulnerable road users.
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NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Brisport votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
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File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9
SUV and Box Truck Crash on Park Avenue▸Jun 9 - Two drivers collided on Park Avenue in Brooklyn. One man suffered a back injury. Police cited driver inattention and blocked views. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect.
A crash involving a station wagon/SUV and a box truck occurred on Park Avenue at Warsoff Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers cannot see and lose focus. The system left a man hurt.
9S 915
Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
7
Moped Driver Ejected on Nostrand Avenue▸Jun 7 - A moped slammed into another vehicle at Nostrand and Putnam. The driver flew from the seat. He hit the ground hard. His shoulder and arm scraped raw. Police say traffic control was ignored. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A crash on Nostrand Avenue at Putnam Avenue in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old moped driver injured. According to the police report, the moped struck another vehicle while both were traveling straight. The driver was ejected and suffered abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm. Police cite 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report lists no injuries for the other vehicle's occupants. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash highlights the risks when traffic controls are ignored and vulnerable road users pay the price.
5
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Lafayette Avenue▸Jun 5 - A sedan hit a cyclist at Lafayette and Tompkins. The cyclist, 25, took the blow in the shoulder and arm. He bled, stunned. Police blamed driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A crash on Lafayette Avenue at Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the cyclist, causing abrasions and shoulder injuries. The cyclist was in shock after the impact. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any helmet use or signaling as factors. The driver of the sedan, a 63-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists when drivers fail to pay attention or yield, as documented in the official report.
1
Motorcycle Collision on Nostrand Avenue Injures Rider▸Jun 1 - Two motorcycles collided at Nostrand and DeKalb. One rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left metal and pain on Brooklyn asphalt.
Two motorcycles crashed at the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. One rider, age 27, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was wearing a helmet. Another driver was operating without a license. The crash involved one motorcycle making a right turn and another going straight. The police report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one rider with abrasions and pain, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving and unlicensed operation.
28Int 1287-2025
Ossé co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.
Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.
-
File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
-
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Sedans Collide on Fulton Street, Two Hurt▸May 25 - Two sedans crashed at Fulton and Downing in Brooklyn. Metal twisted. Glass broke. A driver and a passenger were injured. Police cited failure to yield. The street stayed open. The city moved on. The wounded did not.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Downing Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The crash involved a sedan going straight and another making a left turn. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes that both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants when drivers fail to yield, as documented in the official report.
Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
11S 7678
Brisport votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 7678,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Brisport votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
-
File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11
NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones▸Jun 11 - City will block cars from corners. Barriers, granite, planters will clear sightlines. DOT acts after half of deaths hit at intersections. Brooklyn gets first fixes. Cyclists and walkers may see drivers before impact. Steel and stone replace painted lines.
The Brooklyn Paper reported on June 11, 2025, that NYC DOT will redesign intersections to protect cyclists and pedestrians. The plan uses 'hardened daylighting'—physical barriers, granite blocks, and planters—to stop cars from parking near corners. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.' Nearly half of city traffic deaths happen at intersections, often due to blocked sightlines and turning vehicles. The redesign targets high-crash Brooklyn intersections first, including Ocean Avenue at Church Avenue. The move highlights the city's shift from painted lines to physical infrastructure, aiming to reduce systemic risk for vulnerable road users.
-
NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Brisport votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
-
File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9
SUV and Box Truck Crash on Park Avenue▸Jun 9 - Two drivers collided on Park Avenue in Brooklyn. One man suffered a back injury. Police cited driver inattention and blocked views. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect.
A crash involving a station wagon/SUV and a box truck occurred on Park Avenue at Warsoff Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers cannot see and lose focus. The system left a man hurt.
9S 915
Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
7
Moped Driver Ejected on Nostrand Avenue▸Jun 7 - A moped slammed into another vehicle at Nostrand and Putnam. The driver flew from the seat. He hit the ground hard. His shoulder and arm scraped raw. Police say traffic control was ignored. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A crash on Nostrand Avenue at Putnam Avenue in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old moped driver injured. According to the police report, the moped struck another vehicle while both were traveling straight. The driver was ejected and suffered abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm. Police cite 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report lists no injuries for the other vehicle's occupants. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash highlights the risks when traffic controls are ignored and vulnerable road users pay the price.
5
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Lafayette Avenue▸Jun 5 - A sedan hit a cyclist at Lafayette and Tompkins. The cyclist, 25, took the blow in the shoulder and arm. He bled, stunned. Police blamed driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A crash on Lafayette Avenue at Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the cyclist, causing abrasions and shoulder injuries. The cyclist was in shock after the impact. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any helmet use or signaling as factors. The driver of the sedan, a 63-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists when drivers fail to pay attention or yield, as documented in the official report.
1
Motorcycle Collision on Nostrand Avenue Injures Rider▸Jun 1 - Two motorcycles collided at Nostrand and DeKalb. One rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left metal and pain on Brooklyn asphalt.
Two motorcycles crashed at the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. One rider, age 27, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was wearing a helmet. Another driver was operating without a license. The crash involved one motorcycle making a right turn and another going straight. The police report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one rider with abrasions and pain, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving and unlicensed operation.
28Int 1287-2025
Ossé co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.
Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.
-
File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
-
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Sedans Collide on Fulton Street, Two Hurt▸May 25 - Two sedans crashed at Fulton and Downing in Brooklyn. Metal twisted. Glass broke. A driver and a passenger were injured. Police cited failure to yield. The street stayed open. The city moved on. The wounded did not.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Downing Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The crash involved a sedan going straight and another making a left turn. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes that both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants when drivers fail to yield, as documented in the official report.
Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Brisport votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
-
File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11
NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones▸Jun 11 - City will block cars from corners. Barriers, granite, planters will clear sightlines. DOT acts after half of deaths hit at intersections. Brooklyn gets first fixes. Cyclists and walkers may see drivers before impact. Steel and stone replace painted lines.
The Brooklyn Paper reported on June 11, 2025, that NYC DOT will redesign intersections to protect cyclists and pedestrians. The plan uses 'hardened daylighting'—physical barriers, granite blocks, and planters—to stop cars from parking near corners. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.' Nearly half of city traffic deaths happen at intersections, often due to blocked sightlines and turning vehicles. The redesign targets high-crash Brooklyn intersections first, including Ocean Avenue at Church Avenue. The move highlights the city's shift from painted lines to physical infrastructure, aiming to reduce systemic risk for vulnerable road users.
-
NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Brisport votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
-
File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9
SUV and Box Truck Crash on Park Avenue▸Jun 9 - Two drivers collided on Park Avenue in Brooklyn. One man suffered a back injury. Police cited driver inattention and blocked views. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect.
A crash involving a station wagon/SUV and a box truck occurred on Park Avenue at Warsoff Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers cannot see and lose focus. The system left a man hurt.
9S 915
Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
7
Moped Driver Ejected on Nostrand Avenue▸Jun 7 - A moped slammed into another vehicle at Nostrand and Putnam. The driver flew from the seat. He hit the ground hard. His shoulder and arm scraped raw. Police say traffic control was ignored. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A crash on Nostrand Avenue at Putnam Avenue in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old moped driver injured. According to the police report, the moped struck another vehicle while both were traveling straight. The driver was ejected and suffered abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm. Police cite 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report lists no injuries for the other vehicle's occupants. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash highlights the risks when traffic controls are ignored and vulnerable road users pay the price.
5
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Lafayette Avenue▸Jun 5 - A sedan hit a cyclist at Lafayette and Tompkins. The cyclist, 25, took the blow in the shoulder and arm. He bled, stunned. Police blamed driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A crash on Lafayette Avenue at Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the cyclist, causing abrasions and shoulder injuries. The cyclist was in shock after the impact. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any helmet use or signaling as factors. The driver of the sedan, a 63-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists when drivers fail to pay attention or yield, as documented in the official report.
1
Motorcycle Collision on Nostrand Avenue Injures Rider▸Jun 1 - Two motorcycles collided at Nostrand and DeKalb. One rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left metal and pain on Brooklyn asphalt.
Two motorcycles crashed at the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. One rider, age 27, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was wearing a helmet. Another driver was operating without a license. The crash involved one motorcycle making a right turn and another going straight. The police report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one rider with abrasions and pain, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving and unlicensed operation.
28Int 1287-2025
Ossé co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.
Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.
-
File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
-
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Sedans Collide on Fulton Street, Two Hurt▸May 25 - Two sedans crashed at Fulton and Downing in Brooklyn. Metal twisted. Glass broke. A driver and a passenger were injured. Police cited failure to yield. The street stayed open. The city moved on. The wounded did not.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Downing Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The crash involved a sedan going straight and another making a left turn. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes that both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants when drivers fail to yield, as documented in the official report.
Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
- File S 7785, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
11
NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones▸Jun 11 - City will block cars from corners. Barriers, granite, planters will clear sightlines. DOT acts after half of deaths hit at intersections. Brooklyn gets first fixes. Cyclists and walkers may see drivers before impact. Steel and stone replace painted lines.
The Brooklyn Paper reported on June 11, 2025, that NYC DOT will redesign intersections to protect cyclists and pedestrians. The plan uses 'hardened daylighting'—physical barriers, granite blocks, and planters—to stop cars from parking near corners. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.' Nearly half of city traffic deaths happen at intersections, often due to blocked sightlines and turning vehicles. The redesign targets high-crash Brooklyn intersections first, including Ocean Avenue at Church Avenue. The move highlights the city's shift from painted lines to physical infrastructure, aiming to reduce systemic risk for vulnerable road users.
-
NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Brisport votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
-
File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9
SUV and Box Truck Crash on Park Avenue▸Jun 9 - Two drivers collided on Park Avenue in Brooklyn. One man suffered a back injury. Police cited driver inattention and blocked views. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect.
A crash involving a station wagon/SUV and a box truck occurred on Park Avenue at Warsoff Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers cannot see and lose focus. The system left a man hurt.
9S 915
Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
7
Moped Driver Ejected on Nostrand Avenue▸Jun 7 - A moped slammed into another vehicle at Nostrand and Putnam. The driver flew from the seat. He hit the ground hard. His shoulder and arm scraped raw. Police say traffic control was ignored. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A crash on Nostrand Avenue at Putnam Avenue in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old moped driver injured. According to the police report, the moped struck another vehicle while both were traveling straight. The driver was ejected and suffered abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm. Police cite 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report lists no injuries for the other vehicle's occupants. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash highlights the risks when traffic controls are ignored and vulnerable road users pay the price.
5
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Lafayette Avenue▸Jun 5 - A sedan hit a cyclist at Lafayette and Tompkins. The cyclist, 25, took the blow in the shoulder and arm. He bled, stunned. Police blamed driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A crash on Lafayette Avenue at Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the cyclist, causing abrasions and shoulder injuries. The cyclist was in shock after the impact. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any helmet use or signaling as factors. The driver of the sedan, a 63-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists when drivers fail to pay attention or yield, as documented in the official report.
1
Motorcycle Collision on Nostrand Avenue Injures Rider▸Jun 1 - Two motorcycles collided at Nostrand and DeKalb. One rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left metal and pain on Brooklyn asphalt.
Two motorcycles crashed at the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. One rider, age 27, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was wearing a helmet. Another driver was operating without a license. The crash involved one motorcycle making a right turn and another going straight. The police report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one rider with abrasions and pain, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving and unlicensed operation.
28Int 1287-2025
Ossé co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.
Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.
-
File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
-
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Sedans Collide on Fulton Street, Two Hurt▸May 25 - Two sedans crashed at Fulton and Downing in Brooklyn. Metal twisted. Glass broke. A driver and a passenger were injured. Police cited failure to yield. The street stayed open. The city moved on. The wounded did not.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Downing Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The crash involved a sedan going straight and another making a left turn. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes that both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants when drivers fail to yield, as documented in the official report.
Jun 11 - City will block cars from corners. Barriers, granite, planters will clear sightlines. DOT acts after half of deaths hit at intersections. Brooklyn gets first fixes. Cyclists and walkers may see drivers before impact. Steel and stone replace painted lines.
The Brooklyn Paper reported on June 11, 2025, that NYC DOT will redesign intersections to protect cyclists and pedestrians. The plan uses 'hardened daylighting'—physical barriers, granite blocks, and planters—to stop cars from parking near corners. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.' Nearly half of city traffic deaths happen at intersections, often due to blocked sightlines and turning vehicles. The redesign targets high-crash Brooklyn intersections first, including Ocean Avenue at Church Avenue. The move highlights the city's shift from painted lines to physical infrastructure, aiming to reduce systemic risk for vulnerable road users.
- NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Brisport votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
-
File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9
SUV and Box Truck Crash on Park Avenue▸Jun 9 - Two drivers collided on Park Avenue in Brooklyn. One man suffered a back injury. Police cited driver inattention and blocked views. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect.
A crash involving a station wagon/SUV and a box truck occurred on Park Avenue at Warsoff Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers cannot see and lose focus. The system left a man hurt.
9S 915
Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
7
Moped Driver Ejected on Nostrand Avenue▸Jun 7 - A moped slammed into another vehicle at Nostrand and Putnam. The driver flew from the seat. He hit the ground hard. His shoulder and arm scraped raw. Police say traffic control was ignored. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A crash on Nostrand Avenue at Putnam Avenue in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old moped driver injured. According to the police report, the moped struck another vehicle while both were traveling straight. The driver was ejected and suffered abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm. Police cite 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report lists no injuries for the other vehicle's occupants. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash highlights the risks when traffic controls are ignored and vulnerable road users pay the price.
5
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Lafayette Avenue▸Jun 5 - A sedan hit a cyclist at Lafayette and Tompkins. The cyclist, 25, took the blow in the shoulder and arm. He bled, stunned. Police blamed driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A crash on Lafayette Avenue at Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the cyclist, causing abrasions and shoulder injuries. The cyclist was in shock after the impact. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any helmet use or signaling as factors. The driver of the sedan, a 63-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists when drivers fail to pay attention or yield, as documented in the official report.
1
Motorcycle Collision on Nostrand Avenue Injures Rider▸Jun 1 - Two motorcycles collided at Nostrand and DeKalb. One rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left metal and pain on Brooklyn asphalt.
Two motorcycles crashed at the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. One rider, age 27, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was wearing a helmet. Another driver was operating without a license. The crash involved one motorcycle making a right turn and another going straight. The police report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one rider with abrasions and pain, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving and unlicensed operation.
28Int 1287-2025
Ossé co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.
Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.
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File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
-
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Sedans Collide on Fulton Street, Two Hurt▸May 25 - Two sedans crashed at Fulton and Downing in Brooklyn. Metal twisted. Glass broke. A driver and a passenger were injured. Police cited failure to yield. The street stayed open. The city moved on. The wounded did not.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Downing Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The crash involved a sedan going straight and another making a left turn. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes that both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants when drivers fail to yield, as documented in the official report.
Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
- File S 8117, Open States, Published 2025-06-10
9
SUV and Box Truck Crash on Park Avenue▸Jun 9 - Two drivers collided on Park Avenue in Brooklyn. One man suffered a back injury. Police cited driver inattention and blocked views. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect.
A crash involving a station wagon/SUV and a box truck occurred on Park Avenue at Warsoff Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers cannot see and lose focus. The system left a man hurt.
9S 915
Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
7
Moped Driver Ejected on Nostrand Avenue▸Jun 7 - A moped slammed into another vehicle at Nostrand and Putnam. The driver flew from the seat. He hit the ground hard. His shoulder and arm scraped raw. Police say traffic control was ignored. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A crash on Nostrand Avenue at Putnam Avenue in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old moped driver injured. According to the police report, the moped struck another vehicle while both were traveling straight. The driver was ejected and suffered abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm. Police cite 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report lists no injuries for the other vehicle's occupants. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash highlights the risks when traffic controls are ignored and vulnerable road users pay the price.
5
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Lafayette Avenue▸Jun 5 - A sedan hit a cyclist at Lafayette and Tompkins. The cyclist, 25, took the blow in the shoulder and arm. He bled, stunned. Police blamed driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A crash on Lafayette Avenue at Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the cyclist, causing abrasions and shoulder injuries. The cyclist was in shock after the impact. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any helmet use or signaling as factors. The driver of the sedan, a 63-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists when drivers fail to pay attention or yield, as documented in the official report.
1
Motorcycle Collision on Nostrand Avenue Injures Rider▸Jun 1 - Two motorcycles collided at Nostrand and DeKalb. One rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left metal and pain on Brooklyn asphalt.
Two motorcycles crashed at the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. One rider, age 27, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was wearing a helmet. Another driver was operating without a license. The crash involved one motorcycle making a right turn and another going straight. The police report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one rider with abrasions and pain, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving and unlicensed operation.
28Int 1287-2025
Ossé co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.
Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.
-
File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
-
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Sedans Collide on Fulton Street, Two Hurt▸May 25 - Two sedans crashed at Fulton and Downing in Brooklyn. Metal twisted. Glass broke. A driver and a passenger were injured. Police cited failure to yield. The street stayed open. The city moved on. The wounded did not.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Downing Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The crash involved a sedan going straight and another making a left turn. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes that both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants when drivers fail to yield, as documented in the official report.
Jun 9 - Two drivers collided on Park Avenue in Brooklyn. One man suffered a back injury. Police cited driver inattention and blocked views. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect.
A crash involving a station wagon/SUV and a box truck occurred on Park Avenue at Warsoff Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers cannot see and lose focus. The system left a man hurt.
9S 915
Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
7
Moped Driver Ejected on Nostrand Avenue▸Jun 7 - A moped slammed into another vehicle at Nostrand and Putnam. The driver flew from the seat. He hit the ground hard. His shoulder and arm scraped raw. Police say traffic control was ignored. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A crash on Nostrand Avenue at Putnam Avenue in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old moped driver injured. According to the police report, the moped struck another vehicle while both were traveling straight. The driver was ejected and suffered abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm. Police cite 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report lists no injuries for the other vehicle's occupants. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash highlights the risks when traffic controls are ignored and vulnerable road users pay the price.
5
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Lafayette Avenue▸Jun 5 - A sedan hit a cyclist at Lafayette and Tompkins. The cyclist, 25, took the blow in the shoulder and arm. He bled, stunned. Police blamed driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A crash on Lafayette Avenue at Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the cyclist, causing abrasions and shoulder injuries. The cyclist was in shock after the impact. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any helmet use or signaling as factors. The driver of the sedan, a 63-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists when drivers fail to pay attention or yield, as documented in the official report.
1
Motorcycle Collision on Nostrand Avenue Injures Rider▸Jun 1 - Two motorcycles collided at Nostrand and DeKalb. One rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left metal and pain on Brooklyn asphalt.
Two motorcycles crashed at the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. One rider, age 27, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was wearing a helmet. Another driver was operating without a license. The crash involved one motorcycle making a right turn and another going straight. The police report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one rider with abrasions and pain, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving and unlicensed operation.
28Int 1287-2025
Ossé co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.
Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.
-
File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
-
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Sedans Collide on Fulton Street, Two Hurt▸May 25 - Two sedans crashed at Fulton and Downing in Brooklyn. Metal twisted. Glass broke. A driver and a passenger were injured. Police cited failure to yield. The street stayed open. The city moved on. The wounded did not.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Downing Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The crash involved a sedan going straight and another making a left turn. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes that both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants when drivers fail to yield, as documented in the official report.
Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
- File S 915, Open States, Published 2025-06-09
7
Moped Driver Ejected on Nostrand Avenue▸Jun 7 - A moped slammed into another vehicle at Nostrand and Putnam. The driver flew from the seat. He hit the ground hard. His shoulder and arm scraped raw. Police say traffic control was ignored. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A crash on Nostrand Avenue at Putnam Avenue in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old moped driver injured. According to the police report, the moped struck another vehicle while both were traveling straight. The driver was ejected and suffered abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm. Police cite 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report lists no injuries for the other vehicle's occupants. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash highlights the risks when traffic controls are ignored and vulnerable road users pay the price.
5
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Lafayette Avenue▸Jun 5 - A sedan hit a cyclist at Lafayette and Tompkins. The cyclist, 25, took the blow in the shoulder and arm. He bled, stunned. Police blamed driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A crash on Lafayette Avenue at Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the cyclist, causing abrasions and shoulder injuries. The cyclist was in shock after the impact. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any helmet use or signaling as factors. The driver of the sedan, a 63-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists when drivers fail to pay attention or yield, as documented in the official report.
1
Motorcycle Collision on Nostrand Avenue Injures Rider▸Jun 1 - Two motorcycles collided at Nostrand and DeKalb. One rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left metal and pain on Brooklyn asphalt.
Two motorcycles crashed at the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. One rider, age 27, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was wearing a helmet. Another driver was operating without a license. The crash involved one motorcycle making a right turn and another going straight. The police report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one rider with abrasions and pain, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving and unlicensed operation.
28Int 1287-2025
Ossé co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.
Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.
-
File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
-
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Sedans Collide on Fulton Street, Two Hurt▸May 25 - Two sedans crashed at Fulton and Downing in Brooklyn. Metal twisted. Glass broke. A driver and a passenger were injured. Police cited failure to yield. The street stayed open. The city moved on. The wounded did not.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Downing Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The crash involved a sedan going straight and another making a left turn. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes that both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants when drivers fail to yield, as documented in the official report.
Jun 7 - A moped slammed into another vehicle at Nostrand and Putnam. The driver flew from the seat. He hit the ground hard. His shoulder and arm scraped raw. Police say traffic control was ignored. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.
A crash on Nostrand Avenue at Putnam Avenue in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old moped driver injured. According to the police report, the moped struck another vehicle while both were traveling straight. The driver was ejected and suffered abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm. Police cite 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report lists no injuries for the other vehicle's occupants. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash highlights the risks when traffic controls are ignored and vulnerable road users pay the price.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Lafayette Avenue▸Jun 5 - A sedan hit a cyclist at Lafayette and Tompkins. The cyclist, 25, took the blow in the shoulder and arm. He bled, stunned. Police blamed driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A crash on Lafayette Avenue at Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the cyclist, causing abrasions and shoulder injuries. The cyclist was in shock after the impact. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any helmet use or signaling as factors. The driver of the sedan, a 63-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists when drivers fail to pay attention or yield, as documented in the official report.
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Motorcycle Collision on Nostrand Avenue Injures Rider▸Jun 1 - Two motorcycles collided at Nostrand and DeKalb. One rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left metal and pain on Brooklyn asphalt.
Two motorcycles crashed at the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. One rider, age 27, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was wearing a helmet. Another driver was operating without a license. The crash involved one motorcycle making a right turn and another going straight. The police report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one rider with abrasions and pain, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving and unlicensed operation.
28Int 1287-2025
Ossé co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.
Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.
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File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Sedans Collide on Fulton Street, Two Hurt▸May 25 - Two sedans crashed at Fulton and Downing in Brooklyn. Metal twisted. Glass broke. A driver and a passenger were injured. Police cited failure to yield. The street stayed open. The city moved on. The wounded did not.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Downing Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The crash involved a sedan going straight and another making a left turn. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes that both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants when drivers fail to yield, as documented in the official report.
Jun 5 - A sedan hit a cyclist at Lafayette and Tompkins. The cyclist, 25, took the blow in the shoulder and arm. He bled, stunned. Police blamed driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A crash on Lafayette Avenue at Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the cyclist, causing abrasions and shoulder injuries. The cyclist was in shock after the impact. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any helmet use or signaling as factors. The driver of the sedan, a 63-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists when drivers fail to pay attention or yield, as documented in the official report.
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Motorcycle Collision on Nostrand Avenue Injures Rider▸Jun 1 - Two motorcycles collided at Nostrand and DeKalb. One rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left metal and pain on Brooklyn asphalt.
Two motorcycles crashed at the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. One rider, age 27, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was wearing a helmet. Another driver was operating without a license. The crash involved one motorcycle making a right turn and another going straight. The police report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one rider with abrasions and pain, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving and unlicensed operation.
28Int 1287-2025
Ossé co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.
Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.
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File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Sedans Collide on Fulton Street, Two Hurt▸May 25 - Two sedans crashed at Fulton and Downing in Brooklyn. Metal twisted. Glass broke. A driver and a passenger were injured. Police cited failure to yield. The street stayed open. The city moved on. The wounded did not.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Downing Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The crash involved a sedan going straight and another making a left turn. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes that both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants when drivers fail to yield, as documented in the official report.
Jun 1 - Two motorcycles collided at Nostrand and DeKalb. One rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left metal and pain on Brooklyn asphalt.
Two motorcycles crashed at the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. One rider, age 27, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was wearing a helmet. Another driver was operating without a license. The crash involved one motorcycle making a right turn and another going straight. The police report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one rider with abrasions and pain, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving and unlicensed operation.
28Int 1287-2025
Ossé co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.
Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.
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File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Sedans Collide on Fulton Street, Two Hurt▸May 25 - Two sedans crashed at Fulton and Downing in Brooklyn. Metal twisted. Glass broke. A driver and a passenger were injured. Police cited failure to yield. The street stayed open. The city moved on. The wounded did not.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Downing Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The crash involved a sedan going straight and another making a left turn. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes that both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants when drivers fail to yield, as documented in the official report.
May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.
Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.
- File Int 1287-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Sedans Collide on Fulton Street, Two Hurt▸May 25 - Two sedans crashed at Fulton and Downing in Brooklyn. Metal twisted. Glass broke. A driver and a passenger were injured. Police cited failure to yield. The street stayed open. The city moved on. The wounded did not.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Downing Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The crash involved a sedan going straight and another making a left turn. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes that both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants when drivers fail to yield, as documented in the official report.
May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
- Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-26
25
Sedans Collide on Fulton Street, Two Hurt▸May 25 - Two sedans crashed at Fulton and Downing in Brooklyn. Metal twisted. Glass broke. A driver and a passenger were injured. Police cited failure to yield. The street stayed open. The city moved on. The wounded did not.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Downing Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The crash involved a sedan going straight and another making a left turn. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes that both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants when drivers fail to yield, as documented in the official report.
May 25 - Two sedans crashed at Fulton and Downing in Brooklyn. Metal twisted. Glass broke. A driver and a passenger were injured. Police cited failure to yield. The street stayed open. The city moved on. The wounded did not.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Downing Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The crash involved a sedan going straight and another making a left turn. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes that both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants when drivers fail to yield, as documented in the official report.