May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.

Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01

May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.

Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01

Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a roadblock. The car veered toward officers. One fired. The driver, struck, crashed again and died at the hospital. The chase ended in Starrett City. No officers or passengers were reported hurt.

Gothamist reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a man driving a stolen Porsche after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the driver, spotted near Brighton Beach, "maneuvered onto the service road in [the] direction of several officers who set up a roadblock to stop this vehicle." When the driver "veered toward one of the officers and nearly hit him," an officer fired, striking the driver. The car continued another mile before crashing again. The driver died at Brookdale Hospital. The incident was captured on police body cameras. Officers were treated at local hospitals but not injured. The article notes this was the fourth fatal police shooting by NYPD in 2025. The event highlights risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles near roadblocks.

• Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase, Gothamist, Published 2025-04-30

Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.

Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.

• City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-28

Apr 24 - A 101-year-old woman crossed with the signal. An unlicensed driver turned left and struck her. She died days later. The driver was arrested at the scene. Another deadly crash by an unlicensed driver happened nearby just a week before.

The Brooklyn Paper (April 24, 2025) reports that Taibel Brod, age 101, was hit by a 2023 GMC Yukon while crossing Brooklyn Avenue at Montgomery Street with the walk signal. Police say the driver, Menachem Shagalow, was unlicensed and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation, failure to exercise due care, and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Brod died from her injuries at Maimonides Medical Center on April 20. The article notes, 'Menachem was arrested at 8:37 p.m. on April 8 shortly after the incident.' This crash follows another fatal collision involving a suspended driver in Brooklyn the previous week. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers from unlicensed drivers and raise questions about enforcement and systemic safety failures.

• Unlicensed Driver Kills Pedestrian in Brooklyn, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-04-24

Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.

NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.

• Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-23

Apr 21 - Two drivers hurt when SUVs collide on Malcolm X Blvd. Impact hits hard. Police cite illness as a factor. Streets run with risk. Metal crushes. People bleed.

Two SUVs crashed on Malcolm X Blvd at Pulaski St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two drivers, a 34-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, were injured. The crash involved multiple vehicles, with the main impact to the left side doors and center front end. Police list 'Illness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the injured drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807318 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Apr 21 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles were moving straight. The crash left the cyclist in pain.

A cyclist riding east on Halsey Street in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV also traveling east. The cyclist, a 57-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were specified in the data. The police report did not mention helmet use or signaling.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807639 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Apr 16 - A young woman crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. She suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction.

A 20-year-old woman was injured while crossing Broadway at Melrose Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2008 Honda SUV, turning left, struck her. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her arm and remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806517 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Apr 16 - A sedan hit a man in the crosswalk on Broadway. He crossed with the signal. The car’s front end struck his head. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.

A sedan traveling south on Broadway struck a 47-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head injury and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The impact was to the center front end of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807622 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.

• Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-04-16

Apr 11 - A sedan struck a 12-year-old girl crossing Gates Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed open. The car showed no damage.

A 12-year-old girl was hit by a sedan while crossing Gates Ave at Broadway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the driver, a 47-year-old man, struck her. The girl sustained a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan, registered in Illinois, showed no damage. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805218 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Apr 11 - A sedan hit an 11-year-old girl on Quincy Street. She suffered a bruised leg. The car showed no damage. The crash left her conscious but hurt.

An 11-year-old girl walking outside the intersection at 616 Quincy Street in Brooklyn was struck by a sedan. According to the police report, the child suffered a contusion to her lower leg and remained conscious after the crash. The sedan, traveling east, showed no visible damage. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash underscores the vulnerability of young pedestrians on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805185 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Apr 10 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled but police caught him. The street stayed stained. The system failed to protect.

According to amNY (April 10, 2025), Tyree Epps faces charges after a deadly crash at Van Sinderen and Blake avenues. Epps, unlicensed, "blew a stop sign" and struck a school bus, killing his passenger, Imani Vance, and injuring the bus driver. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "The tragic loss of Imani Vance was allegedly caused by the defendant's reckless decision to ignore a stop sign and drive at excessive speeds." Epps left the scene, tried to escape in an Uber, and was arrested after fleeing on foot. The crash was one of three fatal Brooklyn incidents that weekend. City data cited in the article shows ongoing danger: at least 15 killed in Kings County so far this year, with thousands injured, often due to driver inattention and failure to yield. The charges and details highlight persistent risks and enforcement gaps on city streets.

• Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger, amny, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 10 - Council bill orders trees and plants on new medians between bike lanes and car traffic. Concrete gets green. Barriers grow roots. The city must build for life, not speed.

Int 1233-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced April 10, 2025, it demands new medians between bicycle lanes and motor vehicles be built for trees and vegetation, pending feasibility. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to the planting of vegetation on new medians separating bicycle lanes from motorized vehicle traffic.” Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Bottcher, Ossé, Brannan, Hanif, and Brooks-Powers. They push the city to plant, or allow planting, in every new median. The law would take effect 120 days after passage. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File Int 1233-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 9 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled in an Uber. Police caught him soon after. Streets remain unforgiving.

Gothamist (April 9, 2025) reports that Tyree Epps, 32, was indicted after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing into a school bus in East New York, Brooklyn. The February collision killed his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, and injured the bus driver. According to the Brooklyn DA, Epps "ignored a stop sign and drove at excessive speeds," then left the scene by calling an Uber, abandoning his injured passenger. The impact pushed the bus into a third, empty vehicle. No children on the bus were harmed. Epps was apprehended after fleeing on foot. The case highlights persistent dangers at intersections and the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls.

• Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger, Gothamist, Published 2025-04-09

Apr 7 - A 79-year-old woman crossing Broadway was hit by a vehicle. She suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Police cite driver inattention and confusion as factors.

A 79-year-old pedestrian was struck while crossing at a marked crosswalk near 948 Broadway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the woman suffered injuries to her upper arm and shoulder and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The vehicle hit her with its center front end while going straight ahead. No details about the vehicle or driver were provided. Another occupant was listed as a witness. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, especially older adults, in city crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804531 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Apr 6 - SUV turned right into moped on Broadway. Riders thrown, one injured. Police cite improper lane use and unsafe speed. Metal struck flesh. Streets stayed hard.

A station wagon/SUV turned right from Broadway onto Hart Street and collided with a northbound moped. According to the police report, both 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The moped's driver, age 30, was partially ejected and suffered a knee and foot injury. His passenger, age 22, was also partially ejected but injuries were unspecified. The SUV driver, age 52, was not ejected and had no reported injuries. Helmets were used by the moped riders, as noted after the driver errors. The crash left vulnerable riders hurt while the SUV driver remained unscathed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804128 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08