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Metal struck metal on Bushwick Avenue. Three people hurt. A child and two adults bruised and shocked. Police blame driver distraction. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.

A crash involving multiple sedans on Bushwick Avenue at Stewart Street in Brooklyn left three people injured, including a 12-year-old boy and two adults. According to the police report, the collision occurred as vehicles traveled straight ahead. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The injured included a female driver, a male driver, and a young front-seat passenger, all suffering contusions and shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows no helmet or signal violations. The crash highlights the persistent threat posed by driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817571 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped and SUV collided on Bushwick Ave near Pilling St. Two moped riders were ejected and hurt. Police cite improper lane use. The crash left bodies bruised and shaken. Steel struck flesh. The street stayed dangerous.

A crash on Bushwick Ave at Pilling St in Brooklyn involved a moped and an SUV. Two people on the moped—a 29-year-old male driver and a 31-year-old female passenger—were ejected and injured. The passenger suffered leg injuries; the driver had upper arm injuries. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was the contributing factor for both vehicles. The SUV was making a right turn; the moped was going straight. No pedestrians were involved. The moped driver wore a helmet. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk when drivers fail to use lanes properly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816180 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.

Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.

• File Int 1288-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28

Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.

Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File Int 1288-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28

Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.

Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 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 seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.

• File Int 1288-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28

Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.

Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.

• File Int 1288-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28

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

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 2025-05-27

A pregnant woman stepped from her car after a crash. The other driver floored it, struck her, dragged her, then fled. She died at the hospital. The driver vanished into the night. Police search. Grief lingers on Van Buren Street.

According to the New York Post (published May 26, 2025), Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a minor collision at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her Toyota 4Runner to check for damage. The driver of a Chevy Trax then accelerated, struck her from behind, dragged her, and sped away against traffic on a one-way street. The article states, "the driver of the Trax gunned it and struck Cifuni from behind, dragging her before speeding away." The suspect crashed into two more vehicles before fleeing on foot, leaving behind a car with temporary plates. The driver remains at large. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-run drivers and the dangers posed by unchecked reckless driving on city streets.

• Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run, New York Post, Published 2025-05-26

A pregnant woman stood in the street after a fender bender. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off. She died at the scene. The driver fled on foot. Family waits for answers. The street holds the silence.

ABC7 reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old pregnant woman was killed in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, after a traffic incident at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The article states, "Authorities say a female driver slammed into the victim as she stood in the roadway after a traffic incident." The victim, Tiffany Cifuni, had exited her SUV following a minor collision and approached the other vehicle. The driver then accelerated, dragging Cifuni and driving the wrong way before striking parked cars and fleeing on foot. The crash highlights the dangers of post-collision interactions and reckless driving. Police continue to search for the suspect.

• Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-05-25

A sedan hit a man crossing Bushwick Ave with the signal. The crash left him with a concussion and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. The man lay shocked. Metal and flesh met in the Brooklyn dark.

A 56-year-old man crossing Bushwick Ave at Stewart St was struck by a southbound sedan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' at the intersection when the crash occurred. The man suffered a concussion and injuries to his arm and hand, and was left in shock. The driver, a 69-year-old man, was listed as inattentive or distracted at the time of the collision. The police report names 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The facts point to a moment of driver error and a vulnerable pedestrian hurt in the crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816319 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped hit a 61-year-old woman at Halsey and Wilson. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite improper lane use and driver distraction. The street stayed busy. The crash left her hurt.

A moped struck a 61-year-old woman at the intersection of Halsey Street and Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. She was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering abrasions but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The woman was not in the roadway at the time. No vehicle damage was reported. The police report highlights driver errors as the main contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814052 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A diesel truck slammed into a sedan on Gates Ave. One driver suffered whiplash. Police cite oversized vehicle as cause. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Brooklyn streets bear the weight.

A tractor truck and a sedan collided on Gates Ave in Brooklyn. One driver was injured, suffering whiplash and shock. According to the police report, 'Oversized Vehicle' was listed as the contributing factor. The truck struck the sedan's rear bumper with its right front quarter panel. Multiple occupants were involved, but only one injury was reported. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report highlights the danger posed by oversized vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814048 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A garbage truck and sedan crashed on Wilson Ave. One driver suffered back injuries. Police cite traffic control ignored and driver distraction. Metal twisted. Streets failed to protect.

A garbage truck and a sedan collided on Wilson Ave at Putnam Ave in Brooklyn. One driver, age 26, was injured with back trauma. According to the police report, both vehicles disregarded traffic control devices and drivers were inattentive or distracted. The crash involved four people, including a child. Driver errors listed were 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The report notes lap belts and harnesses were used by some occupants. No mention of helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814120 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A man crossed Fulton Street. A Ford Explorer hit him. The driver sped off. The man died at the hospital. The street stayed quiet. Police searched for the car. The city counted another lost life.

ABC7 reported on May 17, 2025, that a 55-year-old man was killed while crossing Fulton Street at Washington Avenue in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. According to police, 'a burgundy Ford Explorer with Pennsylvania license plates struck and killed the 55-year-old man.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. The victim was taken to Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent problem of hit-and-run drivers in New York City.

• Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-05-17

A box truck hit an e-bike at unsafe speed on Bushwick Ave. The cyclist was ejected and injured. Police cite unsafe speed and improper lane use. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

A box truck and an e-bike collided on Bushwick Ave near Himrod St in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered facial injuries. According to the police report, unsafe speed and improper passing or lane usage contributed to the crash. The truck had two occupants, one a 24-year-old male passenger, both uninjured. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary factors were unsafe speed and improper lane usage by the involved drivers. Vulnerable road users bore the brunt of the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812981 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.

NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.

• Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-15

A sedan hit a cyclist on Woodbine Street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist was ejected and bruised his hip. Brooklyn streets again proved unforgiving.

A sedan struck a 37-year-old cyclist on Woodbine Street at Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a hip contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The sedan was making a left turn when it collided with the cyclist, who was traveling straight. No other injuries were reported. The cyclist was conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812429 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on Central Ave. One passenger injured, face struck. Police cite driver distraction. Metal, glass, shock. Brooklyn street, late afternoon.

A crash involving two sedans unfolded at 290 Central Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a southbound sedan stopped in traffic was rear-ended by another sedan traveling straight. One passenger, a 30-year-old woman, suffered facial injuries and shock. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left metal twisted and a passenger hurt, underscoring the danger of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815063 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.

According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.

• Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-06