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▸ Crush Injuries 2
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 3
▸ Severe Lacerations 3
▸ Concussion 6
▸ Whiplash 30
▸ Contusion/Bruise 35
▸ Abrasion 23
▸ Pain/Nausea 16
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 East New York-City Line
- 2021 White GMC Pickup (LPL6828) – 41 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 White Nissan Suburban (KYK5790) – 31 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2009 Acura Seda (L93VHW) – 11 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 BMW Station Wagon (MXP6488) – 10 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2011 White Jeep Suburban (LDF6708) – 4 times • 1 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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Night streets, hard hits: East New York’s ledger of harm
East New York-City Line: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2025
Another corner. Same ending.
Since 2022, this neighborhood logged 1,318 crashes, 729 injuries, 0 deaths. Six were serious injuries. Nights hit hard. From midnight to 1 a.m., injuries stack up, peaking again at the evening rush. The hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. brings the most injuries. Late night stays bloody too. The worst single hour: 5 p.m. (56 injuries), then 6 p.m. (58) and 7 p.m. (52). That’s the rhythm here. It does not let up (NYC Open Data).
Drivers in cars and SUVs do most of the hurting. Pedestrians took 134 injuries. Cyclists 35. Occupants 534. Trucks and buses show up less often, but they still break bodies (NYC Open Data).
Three corners. One fix.
Linden Boulevard leads the harm list. So does Sutter Avenue and Euclid Avenue. Conduit Boulevard is right behind. These are the places where people go down. These are the places that need daylighting, hardened turns, and real slowdowns now (NYC Open Data).
On Conduit at Forbell, a 25‑year‑old pedestrian working on a car lost part of his leg. Police recorded “amputation.” The SUV driver was listed as unlicensed. A parked Tesla took the hit too. It was 4:03 a.m. The wound won’t heal for him (CrashID 4694065).
On Sutter at Doscher, 10:30 p.m., a 16‑year‑old girl crossing at the intersection was crushed. Listed as “crush injuries.” She lived. She will carry it (CrashID 4712918).
Night after night.
At Liberty and Crescent, 1:47 p.m., a 17‑year‑old on a motorized device was ejected. Severe head cuts. He was conscious at the scene. The car had Florida plates. The other vehicle was “standing.” The form does not say why. It only records blood and metal (CrashID 4834459).
Earlier, a 22‑year‑old driver on Euclid hit parked cars before another sedan. Severe bleeding, head injury, 4:14 a.m. Another file in a long stack (CrashID 4722036).
The pattern is clear on the city’s own sheets: top factors here include “other,” distraction, unsafe speed, aggressive driving, and failure to yield. The names change. The causes repeat (NYC Open Data).
Two bodies. A train. One hour apart.
- On the L at Sutter Avenue, around 6 p.m., a man fell onto the southbound tracks and was struck. EMS pronounced him dead. Police said, “No criminality is suspected” in that case or the one an hour earlier in Manhattan (NY Daily News). The platform stayed open. The train ran. The line moved on.
Officials know what works — do they?
Albany moved one piece. The Senate advanced the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045) in committee. It would force repeat offenders to use speed limiters after a pattern of tickets or DMV points. Senator Roxanne Persaud voted yes in committee twice in May and June. The bill title says it all: “requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.” (S 4045).
City Council files keep stacking too. Some target commuter vans. Some put safety reminders on shared devices. But the street tells us where the blood pools: Linden. Sutter. Euclid. Conduit. Slow the cars. Protect the crossings (NYC Council – Legistar).
Three fixes. Start today.
- Daylight every corner on the hot corridors. Give pedestrians a head start with LPIs. Harden the turns so drivers can’t cut the line.
- Target the late‑day and late‑night hours when injuries spike. Put enforcement and calming where the harm is worst.
- Push citywide speed cuts and rein in the worst drivers with mandated limiters. The tools exist. Use them.
The names become numbers here. The numbers become a map. We know the spots. We know the hours. Lower speeds. Stop the repeats.
For how to press City Hall and Albany, see our take action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – NYC Open Data (Crashes) - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-24
- Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-14
- File S 4045, Open States / NYS Senate, Published 2025-06-11
- NYC Council – Legistar, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
- Court Clears Adams To Remove Bike Lane, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-28
Other Representatives
District 60
425 New Lots Ave. First Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Room 702, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 42
1199 Elton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207
718-649-9495
250 Broadway, Suite 1774, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6957
District 19
1222 E. 96th St., Brooklyn, NY 11236
Room 409, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
East New York-City Line East New York-City Line sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 75, District 42, AD 60, SD 19, Brooklyn CB5.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for East New York-City Line
11
Sedan’s Front Bumper Hits Teen Scooter Rider▸Aug 11 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The 17-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head lacerations. Police listed unspecified contributing factors.
“According to the police report …” The driver of a westbound sedan struck a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The scooter’s driver, a 17-year-old, was ejected and suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The report says the sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s left side doors area. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead before the crash. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the report.
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Driver of SUV Hits 8-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 3 - The driver of an SUV hit an eight-year-old boy on a bike at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. He was parked on his bike when struck.
The driver of an SUV struck an eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle at 700 Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the crash, and police listed the contributing factor as “Unspecified.” The report records that the cyclist was parked on his bike when the SUV’s center front end made contact with the bike’s left front area. No specific driver error is recorded in the available data.
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Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
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Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
14Int 1339-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
11
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
6
E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
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Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
30Int 0857-2024
Banks votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Banks votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
29
SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway▸Jun 29 - An SUV hit and killed an eight-year-old boy as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood washed from the street. The boy died at the hospital. The crash left a family and a community shattered.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), an eight-year-old boy was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street in Crown Heights. The article states, "A black Honda Pilot slammed into eight-year-old Mordechai Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway at Albany Street at 5:33 p.m." The 69-year-old driver remained at the scene and was not arrested. The crash is under investigation. The incident highlights the ongoing danger for pedestrians in Brooklyn, especially at busy intersections. No charges have been filed, and officials cleaned the scene in accordance with religious customs.
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SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
22
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸Jun 22 - A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
21
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE▸Jun 21 - Heavy trucks pound the BQE. The city will ticket Staten Island-bound rigs. Sensors catch the violators. The road crumbles under weight it cannot bear. Warnings are over. Fines begin. The system aims to cut danger and slow decay.
Gothamist (2025-06-21) reports that New York City will start ticketing overweight Staten Island-bound trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The Department of Transportation will fine violators $650 per incident, using in-road sensors to detect excess weight. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, "Overweight trucks cause wear and tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure." The city issued over 3,000 warnings during a 90-day grace period. Similar enforcement on Queens-bound trucks led to a 60% drop in overweight vehicles. Albany has approved expanding this automated system to more city roadways. The BQE’s aging structure faces risk from trucks exceeding its design limits, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.
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City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-21
18
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
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Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-18
17S 8344
Dilan votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Aug 11 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The 17-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head lacerations. Police listed unspecified contributing factors.
“According to the police report …” The driver of a westbound sedan struck a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The scooter’s driver, a 17-year-old, was ejected and suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The report says the sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s left side doors area. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead before the crash. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the report.
3
Driver of SUV Hits 8-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 3 - The driver of an SUV hit an eight-year-old boy on a bike at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. He was parked on his bike when struck.
The driver of an SUV struck an eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle at 700 Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the crash, and police listed the contributing factor as “Unspecified.” The report records that the cyclist was parked on his bike when the SUV’s center front end made contact with the bike’s left front area. No specific driver error is recorded in the available data.
23
Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
19
Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
14Int 1339-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
11
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
6
E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
30Int 0857-2024
Banks votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Banks votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
29
SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway▸Jun 29 - An SUV hit and killed an eight-year-old boy as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood washed from the street. The boy died at the hospital. The crash left a family and a community shattered.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), an eight-year-old boy was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street in Crown Heights. The article states, "A black Honda Pilot slammed into eight-year-old Mordechai Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway at Albany Street at 5:33 p.m." The 69-year-old driver remained at the scene and was not arrested. The crash is under investigation. The incident highlights the ongoing danger for pedestrians in Brooklyn, especially at busy intersections. No charges have been filed, and officials cleaned the scene in accordance with religious customs.
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SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
22
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸Jun 22 - A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
21
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE▸Jun 21 - Heavy trucks pound the BQE. The city will ticket Staten Island-bound rigs. Sensors catch the violators. The road crumbles under weight it cannot bear. Warnings are over. Fines begin. The system aims to cut danger and slow decay.
Gothamist (2025-06-21) reports that New York City will start ticketing overweight Staten Island-bound trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The Department of Transportation will fine violators $650 per incident, using in-road sensors to detect excess weight. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, "Overweight trucks cause wear and tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure." The city issued over 3,000 warnings during a 90-day grace period. Similar enforcement on Queens-bound trucks led to a 60% drop in overweight vehicles. Albany has approved expanding this automated system to more city roadways. The BQE’s aging structure faces risk from trucks exceeding its design limits, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.
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City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-21
18
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
-
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-18
17S 8344
Dilan votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Aug 3 - The driver of an SUV hit an eight-year-old boy on a bike at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. He was parked on his bike when struck.
The driver of an SUV struck an eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle at 700 Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the crash, and police listed the contributing factor as “Unspecified.” The report records that the cyclist was parked on his bike when the SUV’s center front end made contact with the bike’s left front area. No specific driver error is recorded in the available data.
23
Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
19
Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
14Int 1339-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
11
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
-
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
6
E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
30Int 0857-2024
Banks votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 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
30Int 0857-2024
Banks votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 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
29
SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway▸Jun 29 - An SUV hit and killed an eight-year-old boy as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood washed from the street. The boy died at the hospital. The crash left a family and a community shattered.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), an eight-year-old boy was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street in Crown Heights. The article states, "A black Honda Pilot slammed into eight-year-old Mordechai Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway at Albany Street at 5:33 p.m." The 69-year-old driver remained at the scene and was not arrested. The crash is under investigation. The incident highlights the ongoing danger for pedestrians in Brooklyn, especially at busy intersections. No charges have been filed, and officials cleaned the scene in accordance with religious customs.
-
SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
22
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸Jun 22 - A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
-
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
21
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE▸Jun 21 - Heavy trucks pound the BQE. The city will ticket Staten Island-bound rigs. Sensors catch the violators. The road crumbles under weight it cannot bear. Warnings are over. Fines begin. The system aims to cut danger and slow decay.
Gothamist (2025-06-21) reports that New York City will start ticketing overweight Staten Island-bound trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The Department of Transportation will fine violators $650 per incident, using in-road sensors to detect excess weight. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, "Overweight trucks cause wear and tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure." The city issued over 3,000 warnings during a 90-day grace period. Similar enforcement on Queens-bound trucks led to a 60% drop in overweight vehicles. Albany has approved expanding this automated system to more city roadways. The BQE’s aging structure faces risk from trucks exceeding its design limits, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.
-
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-21
18
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
-
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-18
17S 8344
Dilan votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
19
Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
-
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
14Int 1339-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
11
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
6
E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
30Int 0857-2024
Banks votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Banks votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
29
SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway▸Jun 29 - An SUV hit and killed an eight-year-old boy as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood washed from the street. The boy died at the hospital. The crash left a family and a community shattered.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), an eight-year-old boy was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street in Crown Heights. The article states, "A black Honda Pilot slammed into eight-year-old Mordechai Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway at Albany Street at 5:33 p.m." The 69-year-old driver remained at the scene and was not arrested. The crash is under investigation. The incident highlights the ongoing danger for pedestrians in Brooklyn, especially at busy intersections. No charges have been filed, and officials cleaned the scene in accordance with religious customs.
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SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
22
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸Jun 22 - A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
-
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
21
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE▸Jun 21 - Heavy trucks pound the BQE. The city will ticket Staten Island-bound rigs. Sensors catch the violators. The road crumbles under weight it cannot bear. Warnings are over. Fines begin. The system aims to cut danger and slow decay.
Gothamist (2025-06-21) reports that New York City will start ticketing overweight Staten Island-bound trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The Department of Transportation will fine violators $650 per incident, using in-road sensors to detect excess weight. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, "Overweight trucks cause wear and tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure." The city issued over 3,000 warnings during a 90-day grace period. Similar enforcement on Queens-bound trucks led to a 60% drop in overweight vehicles. Albany has approved expanding this automated system to more city roadways. The BQE’s aging structure faces risk from trucks exceeding its design limits, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.
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City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-21
18
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
-
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-18
17S 8344
Dilan votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
-
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
14Int 1339-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
11
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
-
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
6
E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
30Int 0857-2024
Banks votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 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
30Int 0857-2024
Banks votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 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
29
SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway▸Jun 29 - An SUV hit and killed an eight-year-old boy as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood washed from the street. The boy died at the hospital. The crash left a family and a community shattered.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), an eight-year-old boy was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street in Crown Heights. The article states, "A black Honda Pilot slammed into eight-year-old Mordechai Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway at Albany Street at 5:33 p.m." The 69-year-old driver remained at the scene and was not arrested. The crash is under investigation. The incident highlights the ongoing danger for pedestrians in Brooklyn, especially at busy intersections. No charges have been filed, and officials cleaned the scene in accordance with religious customs.
-
SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
22
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸Jun 22 - A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
-
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
21
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE▸Jun 21 - Heavy trucks pound the BQE. The city will ticket Staten Island-bound rigs. Sensors catch the violators. The road crumbles under weight it cannot bear. Warnings are over. Fines begin. The system aims to cut danger and slow decay.
Gothamist (2025-06-21) reports that New York City will start ticketing overweight Staten Island-bound trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The Department of Transportation will fine violators $650 per incident, using in-road sensors to detect excess weight. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, "Overweight trucks cause wear and tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure." The city issued over 3,000 warnings during a 90-day grace period. Similar enforcement on Queens-bound trucks led to a 60% drop in overweight vehicles. Albany has approved expanding this automated system to more city roadways. The BQE’s aging structure faces risk from trucks exceeding its design limits, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.
-
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-21
18
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
-
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-18
17S 8344
Dilan votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
- Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-18
15
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
-
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
14Int 1339-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
11
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
-
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
6
E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
30Int 0857-2024
Banks votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Banks votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
29
SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway▸Jun 29 - An SUV hit and killed an eight-year-old boy as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood washed from the street. The boy died at the hospital. The crash left a family and a community shattered.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), an eight-year-old boy was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street in Crown Heights. The article states, "A black Honda Pilot slammed into eight-year-old Mordechai Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway at Albany Street at 5:33 p.m." The 69-year-old driver remained at the scene and was not arrested. The crash is under investigation. The incident highlights the ongoing danger for pedestrians in Brooklyn, especially at busy intersections. No charges have been filed, and officials cleaned the scene in accordance with religious customs.
-
SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
22
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸Jun 22 - A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
-
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
21
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE▸Jun 21 - Heavy trucks pound the BQE. The city will ticket Staten Island-bound rigs. Sensors catch the violators. The road crumbles under weight it cannot bear. Warnings are over. Fines begin. The system aims to cut danger and slow decay.
Gothamist (2025-06-21) reports that New York City will start ticketing overweight Staten Island-bound trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The Department of Transportation will fine violators $650 per incident, using in-road sensors to detect excess weight. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, "Overweight trucks cause wear and tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure." The city issued over 3,000 warnings during a 90-day grace period. Similar enforcement on Queens-bound trucks led to a 60% drop in overweight vehicles. Albany has approved expanding this automated system to more city roadways. The BQE’s aging structure faces risk from trucks exceeding its design limits, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.
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City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-21
18
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
-
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-18
17S 8344
Dilan votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
- Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-15
14
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
14Int 1339-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
11
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
6
E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
30Int 0857-2024
Banks votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 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
30Int 0857-2024
Banks votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 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
29
SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway▸Jun 29 - An SUV hit and killed an eight-year-old boy as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood washed from the street. The boy died at the hospital. The crash left a family and a community shattered.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), an eight-year-old boy was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street in Crown Heights. The article states, "A black Honda Pilot slammed into eight-year-old Mordechai Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway at Albany Street at 5:33 p.m." The 69-year-old driver remained at the scene and was not arrested. The crash is under investigation. The incident highlights the ongoing danger for pedestrians in Brooklyn, especially at busy intersections. No charges have been filed, and officials cleaned the scene in accordance with religious customs.
-
SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
22
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸Jun 22 - A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
-
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
21
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE▸Jun 21 - Heavy trucks pound the BQE. The city will ticket Staten Island-bound rigs. Sensors catch the violators. The road crumbles under weight it cannot bear. Warnings are over. Fines begin. The system aims to cut danger and slow decay.
Gothamist (2025-06-21) reports that New York City will start ticketing overweight Staten Island-bound trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The Department of Transportation will fine violators $650 per incident, using in-road sensors to detect excess weight. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, "Overweight trucks cause wear and tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure." The city issued over 3,000 warnings during a 90-day grace period. Similar enforcement on Queens-bound trucks led to a 60% drop in overweight vehicles. Albany has approved expanding this automated system to more city roadways. The BQE’s aging structure faces risk from trucks exceeding its design limits, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.
-
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-21
18
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
-
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-18
17S 8344
Dilan votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
14Int 1339-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
11
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
-
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
6
E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
30Int 0857-2024
Banks votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 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
30Int 0857-2024
Banks votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 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
29
SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway▸Jun 29 - An SUV hit and killed an eight-year-old boy as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood washed from the street. The boy died at the hospital. The crash left a family and a community shattered.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), an eight-year-old boy was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street in Crown Heights. The article states, "A black Honda Pilot slammed into eight-year-old Mordechai Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway at Albany Street at 5:33 p.m." The 69-year-old driver remained at the scene and was not arrested. The crash is under investigation. The incident highlights the ongoing danger for pedestrians in Brooklyn, especially at busy intersections. No charges have been filed, and officials cleaned the scene in accordance with religious customs.
-
SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
22
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸Jun 22 - A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
-
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
21
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE▸Jun 21 - Heavy trucks pound the BQE. The city will ticket Staten Island-bound rigs. Sensors catch the violators. The road crumbles under weight it cannot bear. Warnings are over. Fines begin. The system aims to cut danger and slow decay.
Gothamist (2025-06-21) reports that New York City will start ticketing overweight Staten Island-bound trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The Department of Transportation will fine violators $650 per incident, using in-road sensors to detect excess weight. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, "Overweight trucks cause wear and tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure." The city issued over 3,000 warnings during a 90-day grace period. Similar enforcement on Queens-bound trucks led to a 60% drop in overweight vehicles. Albany has approved expanding this automated system to more city roadways. The BQE’s aging structure faces risk from trucks exceeding its design limits, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.
-
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-21
18
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
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Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-18
17S 8344
Dilan votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
- File Int 1339-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
11
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
-
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
6
E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
30Int 0857-2024
Banks votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 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
30Int 0857-2024
Banks votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 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
29
SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway▸Jun 29 - An SUV hit and killed an eight-year-old boy as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood washed from the street. The boy died at the hospital. The crash left a family and a community shattered.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), an eight-year-old boy was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street in Crown Heights. The article states, "A black Honda Pilot slammed into eight-year-old Mordechai Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway at Albany Street at 5:33 p.m." The 69-year-old driver remained at the scene and was not arrested. The crash is under investigation. The incident highlights the ongoing danger for pedestrians in Brooklyn, especially at busy intersections. No charges have been filed, and officials cleaned the scene in accordance with religious customs.
-
SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
22
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸Jun 22 - A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
-
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
21
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE▸Jun 21 - Heavy trucks pound the BQE. The city will ticket Staten Island-bound rigs. Sensors catch the violators. The road crumbles under weight it cannot bear. Warnings are over. Fines begin. The system aims to cut danger and slow decay.
Gothamist (2025-06-21) reports that New York City will start ticketing overweight Staten Island-bound trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The Department of Transportation will fine violators $650 per incident, using in-road sensors to detect excess weight. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, "Overweight trucks cause wear and tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure." The city issued over 3,000 warnings during a 90-day grace period. Similar enforcement on Queens-bound trucks led to a 60% drop in overweight vehicles. Albany has approved expanding this automated system to more city roadways. The BQE’s aging structure faces risk from trucks exceeding its design limits, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.
-
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-21
18
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
-
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-18
17S 8344
Dilan votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
- Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry, ABC7, Published 2025-07-12
11
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
-
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
6
E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
30Int 0857-2024
Banks votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 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
30Int 0857-2024
Banks votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 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
29
SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway▸Jun 29 - An SUV hit and killed an eight-year-old boy as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood washed from the street. The boy died at the hospital. The crash left a family and a community shattered.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), an eight-year-old boy was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street in Crown Heights. The article states, "A black Honda Pilot slammed into eight-year-old Mordechai Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway at Albany Street at 5:33 p.m." The 69-year-old driver remained at the scene and was not arrested. The crash is under investigation. The incident highlights the ongoing danger for pedestrians in Brooklyn, especially at busy intersections. No charges have been filed, and officials cleaned the scene in accordance with religious customs.
-
SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
22
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸Jun 22 - A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
-
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
21
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE▸Jun 21 - Heavy trucks pound the BQE. The city will ticket Staten Island-bound rigs. Sensors catch the violators. The road crumbles under weight it cannot bear. Warnings are over. Fines begin. The system aims to cut danger and slow decay.
Gothamist (2025-06-21) reports that New York City will start ticketing overweight Staten Island-bound trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The Department of Transportation will fine violators $650 per incident, using in-road sensors to detect excess weight. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, "Overweight trucks cause wear and tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure." The city issued over 3,000 warnings during a 90-day grace period. Similar enforcement on Queens-bound trucks led to a 60% drop in overweight vehicles. Albany has approved expanding this automated system to more city roadways. The BQE’s aging structure faces risk from trucks exceeding its design limits, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.
-
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-21
18
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
-
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-18
17S 8344
Dilan votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
- Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
6
E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
30Int 0857-2024
Banks votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 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
30Int 0857-2024
Banks votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 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
29
SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway▸Jun 29 - An SUV hit and killed an eight-year-old boy as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood washed from the street. The boy died at the hospital. The crash left a family and a community shattered.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), an eight-year-old boy was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street in Crown Heights. The article states, "A black Honda Pilot slammed into eight-year-old Mordechai Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway at Albany Street at 5:33 p.m." The 69-year-old driver remained at the scene and was not arrested. The crash is under investigation. The incident highlights the ongoing danger for pedestrians in Brooklyn, especially at busy intersections. No charges have been filed, and officials cleaned the scene in accordance with religious customs.
-
SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
22
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸Jun 22 - A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
-
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
21
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE▸Jun 21 - Heavy trucks pound the BQE. The city will ticket Staten Island-bound rigs. Sensors catch the violators. The road crumbles under weight it cannot bear. Warnings are over. Fines begin. The system aims to cut danger and slow decay.
Gothamist (2025-06-21) reports that New York City will start ticketing overweight Staten Island-bound trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The Department of Transportation will fine violators $650 per incident, using in-road sensors to detect excess weight. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, "Overweight trucks cause wear and tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure." The city issued over 3,000 warnings during a 90-day grace period. Similar enforcement on Queens-bound trucks led to a 60% drop in overweight vehicles. Albany has approved expanding this automated system to more city roadways. The BQE’s aging structure faces risk from trucks exceeding its design limits, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.
-
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-21
18
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
-
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-18
17S 8344
Dilan votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
- Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-10
6
E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
30Int 0857-2024
Banks votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 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
30Int 0857-2024
Banks votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 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
29
SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway▸Jun 29 - An SUV hit and killed an eight-year-old boy as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood washed from the street. The boy died at the hospital. The crash left a family and a community shattered.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), an eight-year-old boy was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street in Crown Heights. The article states, "A black Honda Pilot slammed into eight-year-old Mordechai Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway at Albany Street at 5:33 p.m." The 69-year-old driver remained at the scene and was not arrested. The crash is under investigation. The incident highlights the ongoing danger for pedestrians in Brooklyn, especially at busy intersections. No charges have been filed, and officials cleaned the scene in accordance with religious customs.
-
SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
22
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸Jun 22 - A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
-
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
21
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE▸Jun 21 - Heavy trucks pound the BQE. The city will ticket Staten Island-bound rigs. Sensors catch the violators. The road crumbles under weight it cannot bear. Warnings are over. Fines begin. The system aims to cut danger and slow decay.
Gothamist (2025-06-21) reports that New York City will start ticketing overweight Staten Island-bound trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The Department of Transportation will fine violators $650 per incident, using in-road sensors to detect excess weight. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, "Overweight trucks cause wear and tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure." The city issued over 3,000 warnings during a 90-day grace period. Similar enforcement on Queens-bound trucks led to a 60% drop in overweight vehicles. Albany has approved expanding this automated system to more city roadways. The BQE’s aging structure faces risk from trucks exceeding its design limits, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.
-
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-21
18
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
-
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-18
17S 8344
Dilan votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
30Int 0857-2024
Banks votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 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
30Int 0857-2024
Banks votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 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
29
SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway▸Jun 29 - An SUV hit and killed an eight-year-old boy as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood washed from the street. The boy died at the hospital. The crash left a family and a community shattered.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), an eight-year-old boy was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street in Crown Heights. The article states, "A black Honda Pilot slammed into eight-year-old Mordechai Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway at Albany Street at 5:33 p.m." The 69-year-old driver remained at the scene and was not arrested. The crash is under investigation. The incident highlights the ongoing danger for pedestrians in Brooklyn, especially at busy intersections. No charges have been filed, and officials cleaned the scene in accordance with religious customs.
-
SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
22
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸Jun 22 - A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
-
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
21
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE▸Jun 21 - Heavy trucks pound the BQE. The city will ticket Staten Island-bound rigs. Sensors catch the violators. The road crumbles under weight it cannot bear. Warnings are over. Fines begin. The system aims to cut danger and slow decay.
Gothamist (2025-06-21) reports that New York City will start ticketing overweight Staten Island-bound trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The Department of Transportation will fine violators $650 per incident, using in-road sensors to detect excess weight. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, "Overweight trucks cause wear and tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure." The city issued over 3,000 warnings during a 90-day grace period. Similar enforcement on Queens-bound trucks led to a 60% drop in overweight vehicles. Albany has approved expanding this automated system to more city roadways. The BQE’s aging structure faces risk from trucks exceeding its design limits, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.
-
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-21
18
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
-
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-18
17S 8344
Dilan votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
30Int 0857-2024
Banks votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 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
30Int 0857-2024
Banks votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 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
29
SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway▸Jun 29 - An SUV hit and killed an eight-year-old boy as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood washed from the street. The boy died at the hospital. The crash left a family and a community shattered.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), an eight-year-old boy was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street in Crown Heights. The article states, "A black Honda Pilot slammed into eight-year-old Mordechai Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway at Albany Street at 5:33 p.m." The 69-year-old driver remained at the scene and was not arrested. The crash is under investigation. The incident highlights the ongoing danger for pedestrians in Brooklyn, especially at busy intersections. No charges have been filed, and officials cleaned the scene in accordance with religious customs.
-
SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
22
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸Jun 22 - A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
-
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
21
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE▸Jun 21 - Heavy trucks pound the BQE. The city will ticket Staten Island-bound rigs. Sensors catch the violators. The road crumbles under weight it cannot bear. Warnings are over. Fines begin. The system aims to cut danger and slow decay.
Gothamist (2025-06-21) reports that New York City will start ticketing overweight Staten Island-bound trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The Department of Transportation will fine violators $650 per incident, using in-road sensors to detect excess weight. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, "Overweight trucks cause wear and tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure." The city issued over 3,000 warnings during a 90-day grace period. Similar enforcement on Queens-bound trucks led to a 60% drop in overweight vehicles. Albany has approved expanding this automated system to more city roadways. The BQE’s aging structure faces risk from trucks exceeding its design limits, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.
-
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-21
18
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
-
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-18
17S 8344
Dilan votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Jun 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
30Int 0857-2024
Banks votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 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
29
SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway▸Jun 29 - An SUV hit and killed an eight-year-old boy as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood washed from the street. The boy died at the hospital. The crash left a family and a community shattered.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), an eight-year-old boy was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street in Crown Heights. The article states, "A black Honda Pilot slammed into eight-year-old Mordechai Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway at Albany Street at 5:33 p.m." The 69-year-old driver remained at the scene and was not arrested. The crash is under investigation. The incident highlights the ongoing danger for pedestrians in Brooklyn, especially at busy intersections. No charges have been filed, and officials cleaned the scene in accordance with religious customs.
-
SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
22
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸Jun 22 - A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
-
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
21
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE▸Jun 21 - Heavy trucks pound the BQE. The city will ticket Staten Island-bound rigs. Sensors catch the violators. The road crumbles under weight it cannot bear. Warnings are over. Fines begin. The system aims to cut danger and slow decay.
Gothamist (2025-06-21) reports that New York City will start ticketing overweight Staten Island-bound trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The Department of Transportation will fine violators $650 per incident, using in-road sensors to detect excess weight. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, "Overweight trucks cause wear and tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure." The city issued over 3,000 warnings during a 90-day grace period. Similar enforcement on Queens-bound trucks led to a 60% drop in overweight vehicles. Albany has approved expanding this automated system to more city roadways. The BQE’s aging structure faces risk from trucks exceeding its design limits, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.
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City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-21
18
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
-
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-18
17S 8344
Dilan votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Jun 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
29
SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway▸Jun 29 - An SUV hit and killed an eight-year-old boy as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood washed from the street. The boy died at the hospital. The crash left a family and a community shattered.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), an eight-year-old boy was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street in Crown Heights. The article states, "A black Honda Pilot slammed into eight-year-old Mordechai Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway at Albany Street at 5:33 p.m." The 69-year-old driver remained at the scene and was not arrested. The crash is under investigation. The incident highlights the ongoing danger for pedestrians in Brooklyn, especially at busy intersections. No charges have been filed, and officials cleaned the scene in accordance with religious customs.
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SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
22
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸Jun 22 - A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
21
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE▸Jun 21 - Heavy trucks pound the BQE. The city will ticket Staten Island-bound rigs. Sensors catch the violators. The road crumbles under weight it cannot bear. Warnings are over. Fines begin. The system aims to cut danger and slow decay.
Gothamist (2025-06-21) reports that New York City will start ticketing overweight Staten Island-bound trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The Department of Transportation will fine violators $650 per incident, using in-road sensors to detect excess weight. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, "Overweight trucks cause wear and tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure." The city issued over 3,000 warnings during a 90-day grace period. Similar enforcement on Queens-bound trucks led to a 60% drop in overweight vehicles. Albany has approved expanding this automated system to more city roadways. The BQE’s aging structure faces risk from trucks exceeding its design limits, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.
-
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-21
18
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
-
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-18
17S 8344
Dilan votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Jun 29 - An SUV hit and killed an eight-year-old boy as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood washed from the street. The boy died at the hospital. The crash left a family and a community shattered.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), an eight-year-old boy was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street in Crown Heights. The article states, "A black Honda Pilot slammed into eight-year-old Mordechai Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway at Albany Street at 5:33 p.m." The 69-year-old driver remained at the scene and was not arrested. The crash is under investigation. The incident highlights the ongoing danger for pedestrians in Brooklyn, especially at busy intersections. No charges have been filed, and officials cleaned the scene in accordance with religious customs.
- SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway, New York Post, Published 2025-06-29
22
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸Jun 22 - A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
21
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE▸Jun 21 - Heavy trucks pound the BQE. The city will ticket Staten Island-bound rigs. Sensors catch the violators. The road crumbles under weight it cannot bear. Warnings are over. Fines begin. The system aims to cut danger and slow decay.
Gothamist (2025-06-21) reports that New York City will start ticketing overweight Staten Island-bound trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The Department of Transportation will fine violators $650 per incident, using in-road sensors to detect excess weight. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, "Overweight trucks cause wear and tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure." The city issued over 3,000 warnings during a 90-day grace period. Similar enforcement on Queens-bound trucks led to a 60% drop in overweight vehicles. Albany has approved expanding this automated system to more city roadways. The BQE’s aging structure faces risk from trucks exceeding its design limits, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.
-
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-21
18
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
-
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-18
17S 8344
Dilan votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Jun 22 - A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
- Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-22
21
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE▸Jun 21 - Heavy trucks pound the BQE. The city will ticket Staten Island-bound rigs. Sensors catch the violators. The road crumbles under weight it cannot bear. Warnings are over. Fines begin. The system aims to cut danger and slow decay.
Gothamist (2025-06-21) reports that New York City will start ticketing overweight Staten Island-bound trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The Department of Transportation will fine violators $650 per incident, using in-road sensors to detect excess weight. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, "Overweight trucks cause wear and tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure." The city issued over 3,000 warnings during a 90-day grace period. Similar enforcement on Queens-bound trucks led to a 60% drop in overweight vehicles. Albany has approved expanding this automated system to more city roadways. The BQE’s aging structure faces risk from trucks exceeding its design limits, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.
-
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-21
18
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
-
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-18
17S 8344
Dilan votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Jun 21 - Heavy trucks pound the BQE. The city will ticket Staten Island-bound rigs. Sensors catch the violators. The road crumbles under weight it cannot bear. Warnings are over. Fines begin. The system aims to cut danger and slow decay.
Gothamist (2025-06-21) reports that New York City will start ticketing overweight Staten Island-bound trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The Department of Transportation will fine violators $650 per incident, using in-road sensors to detect excess weight. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, "Overweight trucks cause wear and tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure." The city issued over 3,000 warnings during a 90-day grace period. Similar enforcement on Queens-bound trucks led to a 60% drop in overweight vehicles. Albany has approved expanding this automated system to more city roadways. The BQE’s aging structure faces risk from trucks exceeding its design limits, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.
- City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE, Gothamist, Published 2025-06-21
18
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
-
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-18
17S 8344
Dilan votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
- Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-18
17S 8344
Dilan votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17