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

May 26 - A moped slowed on Ridgewood Avenue. Another vehicle struck from behind. The moped driver suffered a leg injury. Police cited aggressive driving. The crash left scars and questions. Brooklyn streets saw violence again.

A crash on Ridgewood Avenue at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn left a 40-year-old moped driver injured. According to the police report, a moped traveling east slowed or stopped when another vehicle, also heading east, struck it from behind. The moped driver suffered an abrasion and injury to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Police listed 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The moped’s center back end and the striking vehicle’s front end both sustained damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not specify further details about the second vehicle or its driver. The only listed safety equipment was a lap belt and harness for the moped driver, noted after the driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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

May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.

CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.

• Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-05-25

May 18 - Sedans collided on Lincoln Ave. Alcohol played a role. A woman in the front seat took a blow to the shoulder. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two sedans crashed near 88 Lincoln Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. A 44-year-old female front passenger suffered a shoulder injury and was in shock. Other occupants, including a child, were listed but not reported as injured. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a driver error. No other contributing factors were noted. The toll fell hardest on the passenger, not the person behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813925 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 15 - A Mercedes turned left onto Rutland Road. The car struck Maurette Lafleur, 68, in the crosswalk. Medics rushed her to the hospital. She died. The driver stayed. No charges. The street stayed open. The danger stayed.

NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Maurette Lafleur, 68, was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E. 94th St. in East Flatbush. The article states, "Maurette Lafleur was in the crosswalk...when the driver of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz slammed into her." Police said the 64-year-old driver was turning left from E. 95th St. onto Rutland Road when the crash occurred. Lafleur was transported to Kings County Hospital but could not be saved. The driver remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians in marked crosswalks and raises questions about intersection safety and left-turn protocols.

• Mercedes Driver Kills Woman In Crosswalk, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-15

May 14 - A garbage truck hit a parked sedan on Hale Avenue. A woman in the sedan suffered a head injury. The crash left her in shock. No driver errors were listed in the police report.

A garbage truck traveling north struck a parked sedan at 196 Hale Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 42-year-old woman in the sedan's front seat suffered a head injury and was in shock. The report lists her injury as a concussion. Two other men, both 22, were also involved but not reported injured. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were cited in the police report. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarter panels. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813079 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 6 - 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

May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.

Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-05-06

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 trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.

According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.

• Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock, New York Post, Published 2025-04-30

Apr 23 - Two sedans crashed on Jamaica Avenue at Highland Place. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Both vehicles damaged. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.

Two sedans collided on Jamaica Avenue at Highland Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, age 55, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east; one was making a right turn, the other going straight. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both cars damaged at the bumpers. No further details on driver actions or safety equipment were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808066 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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 19 - E-bike and sedan collided on Fulton Street. Two young occupants injured, one with back pain. Police cite driver inexperience. Shock and pain followed. Streets stayed dangerous.

An e-bike and two sedans collided on Fulton Street near Chestnut Street in Brooklyn. Two people, a 19-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man, suffered injuries. The woman reported back pain and shock. The man, a driver, was also in shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was listed as the main contributing factor. Both injured persons wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash left pain and fear in its wake, underscoring the risks on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806949 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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 13 - Two sedans collided head-on before dawn in Brooklyn. One driver fell asleep. A woman passenger lay crushed but conscious. Two men groaned in pain. Metal twisted. The street fell silent.

Two sedans crashed head-on on Highland Blvd near Jamaica Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Three people were injured: a 37-year-old woman suffered crush injuries as a front passenger, and two male drivers, ages 42 and 45, were also hurt. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash left metal crumpled and victims in pain.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809097 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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 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 6 - A sedan struck another vehicle on Cox Place in Brooklyn. The driver, a 61-year-old man, suffered a leg injury. Police listed no contributing factors. Streets remain dangerous for all.

A crash involving a sedan occurred at 16 Cox Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 61-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a contusion to his lower leg. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The impact damaged the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left side doors of the parked sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report provides no further narrative or details about the sequence of events. Streets in Brooklyn continue to pose risks, even for those inside vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803877 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04