East New York Bleeds—Still No 20 MPH Limit

A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.

NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.

• Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-30

A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.

ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.

• Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground, ABC7, Published 2025-07-19

Two sedans crashed on Belmont Avenue. Both drivers and a passenger suffered neck injuries. Police list no clear cause. Steel met steel. Pain followed.

Two sedans collided on Belmont Avenue at Schenck Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers and a front-seat passenger were injured, with two suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash, and all occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact left metal twisted and people hurt, but the police report offers no further detail on what led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828802 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.

• Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16

A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.

Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.

• Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-15

A scooter driver failed to yield and passed too close. He struck a pedestrian not in the roadway. Both suffered abrasions. The street stayed dangerous. The system failed to protect them.

A 21-year-old male operating a motorized scooter struck a 49-year-old female pedestrian near 417 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. Both were injured, suffering abrasions to their limbs. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing Too Closely.' The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time. The driver held only a permit. The report lists no vehicle damage. Systemic failures left both vulnerable on the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828178 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.

ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11

A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.

CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.

• Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-10

Tow truck and sedan crashed on Liberty Avenue. Two women, both 61, hurt. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal twisted. Pain lingered. Streets stayed dangerous.

A tow truck and a sedan collided on Liberty Avenue at Warwick Street in Brooklyn. Two women, both 61, were injured. One suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were making left turns. The sedan's driver was licensed and wore a lap belt. The report lists no errors by the injured parties. Systemic danger and driver mistakes left two more New Yorkers hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826408 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.

Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.

• Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-09

A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.

NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.

• Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-08

Debris in the road sent metal crashing. Two passengers hurt. Head and back injuries. Taxis and SUVs tangled. Brooklyn night, sharp and sudden.

Two vehicles, a taxi and an SUV, collided on E New York Ave at Broadway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, obstruction or debris in the roadway contributed to the crash. Two passengers, a 62-year-old woman and a 59-year-old woman, suffered head and back injuries. Both drivers and other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as the main contributing factor. No other driver errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826124 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A sedan hit a man crossing East New York Ave in Brooklyn. The impact killed him. He suffered head and crush injuries. The car’s front end took the blow. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.

A 36-year-old man was killed when a sedan struck him as he crossed East New York Ave at Broadway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection, crossing without a signal or crosswalk, when the sedan, traveling west, hit him with its center front end. The victim suffered fatal head and crush injuries. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825128 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A pick-up truck struck a cyclist on Blake Avenue. The rider, 51, suffered arm injuries. No damage to vehicles. The street stayed silent after the impact.

A pick-up truck and a bicycle collided on Blake Avenue near Snediker Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 51-year-old man, was injured, sustaining a bruise to his arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' Both vehicles were traveling east and showed no damage after the crash. The report does not specify any driver errors by the truck operator. The cyclist was partially ejected and was not using safety equipment. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827847 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.

According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.

• SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street, New York Post, Published 2025-06-29

Two sedans struck on Bradford Street. One driver suffered hip and leg injury. Another driver and a passenger reported unspecified harm. No cause listed. Streets remain unforgiving.

Two sedans collided near 154 Bradford Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered a hip and upper leg injury and was in shock. Another driver, a 50-year-old man, and a 30-year-old female passenger reported unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The report notes use of lap belts and harnesses but does not attribute any fault to the injured parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823760 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

Two SUVs collided on Pennsylvania Ave. One driver suffered whiplash. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and glass scattered. Another man listed, injury unclear.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Pennsylvania Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved improper passing or lane usage. One 28-year-old male driver was injured, suffering whiplash to his entire body. Another man was involved, but his injuries were not specified. Both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. No other errors or helmet or signal issues were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822530 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31