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▸ Killed 11
▸ Crush Injuries 9
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 7
▸ Severe Lacerations 6
▸ Concussion 9
▸ Whiplash 64
▸ Contusion/Bruise 97
▸ Abrasion 61
▸ Pain/Nausea 29
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.
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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BQE at Atlantic: a morning, a death
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 31, 2025
Just after 9 AM on Aug 27, 2025, a motorcyclist collided with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway near the Atlantic Avenue exit. The driver kept going. The rider, a 30-year-old off-duty NYPD officer, died at the hospital, and police later charged a trucker with leaving the scene (ABC7, NY Daily News).
He was one of 6 people killed on the streets and highways of Carroll Gardens–Cobble Hill–Gowanus–Red Hook since Jan 1, 2022. Another 1,099 people were injured here in that time, across 2,565 crashes (NYC Open Data).
“We know how to fix it: safer street design,” State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said at a Brooklyn street-safety rally this summer (BKReader).
The highway and the avenue keep drawing blood
The BQE near Atlantic Avenue is this area’s worst hot spot, with 1 death and 248 injuries since 2022. Atlantic Avenue itself saw another 1 death and 41 injuries (NYC Open Data). The pattern is not subtle; it’s carved into the map.
Crashes here spike through the morning and midday. Deaths are logged at 9, 10, and 11 AM hours in the dataset, even as injuries climb across the day (NYC Open Data).
Trucks are big. People are breakable.
Since 2022, trucks have been involved in pedestrian harm in this area, including 2 pedestrian deaths captured in the records. Sedans and SUVs injure far more people, but heavy vehicles leave no margin when they miss (NYC Open Data).
Named, fixable factors appear again and again: failure to yield and inattention/distraction are present in injury and death crashes here. Unsafe speed shows up in deadly cases too, including an 18-year-old killed as a passenger at Atlantic and Court in 2023, where police cited speed (NYC Open Data – CrashID 4655140).
Make the turns human. Slow the straights.
On local streets, the fixes are simple and known: daylight corners, add leading pedestrian intervals, and harden turns at Atlantic, Court, Columbia, and Smith. On truck routes, tighten curb radii and add protection at crosswalks. Targeted enforcement for yielding and phone use belongs at the same corners. These match the conditions the city’s own data shows here.
The laws on the table, and who has moved
Citywide, Albany has already locked in 24/7 speed cameras through 2030, a program the governor signed this June. Sponsors and supporters say cameras cut speeds and injuries; the law is on the books to keep them running (Streetsblog NYC).
The next lever is stopping repeat speeders. The Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045/A2299) would require intelligent speed assistance for drivers with a record of violations. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes sponsors the Senate bill and voted it forward in committee. Assembly Members Jo Anne Simon and Marcela Mitaynes co-sponsor the Assembly version, and Simon also backed a bill to expand camera enforcement against obscured plates (S4045, A2299).
After the sirens fade
The officer died on the BQE. A truck driver was charged with leaving him there. The rest of us still walk Atlantic. We still cross Court. The numbers do not blink.
The laws exist. The designs exist. The names will, too, if nothing changes. Tell City Hall and Albany to use the tools they already have. Start here: /take_action/.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What changed on the BQE near Atlantic?
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▸ Where are the worst spots?
▸ Which factors show up again and again?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-31
- Off-duty NYPD officer killed on the way to work in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn, ABC7, Published 2025-08-28
- Truck driver arrested in Brooklyn crash that killed off-duty NYPD cop on motorcycle, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-28
- Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes, BKReader, Published 2025-07-24
- Hochul Signs Speed Camera Reauthorization, Enforcement Continues Through 2030, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-30
- File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-11
- File A 7997, Open States / NY Assembly, Published 2025-04-16
Other Representatives
District 52
341 Smith St., Brooklyn, NY 11231
Room 826, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 39
456 5th Avenue, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11215
718-499-1090
250 Broadway, Suite 1745, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6969
District 26
497 Carroll St. Suite 31, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Room 917, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 76, District 39, AD 52, SD 26, Brooklyn CB6.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook
10
Jo Anne Simon Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Elevators▸Aug 10 - Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day."" -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
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Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
30
De Blasio Is Referenced in Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Debate▸Jul 30 - Council moves to ban parking near corners. Sightlines clear. Crashes drop. Pedestrians and cyclists breathe easier. DOT doubts linger. Advocates press on. Streets could change fast.
On July 30, 2025, the NYC Council Progressive Caucus made a major push for Intro 1138, a bill to ban parking within 20 feet of intersections. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. Council Member Julie Won introduced it after deadly crashes in her district. Eighteen caucus members back the bill, aiming to force a vote this year. The matter: 'eliminate parking within 20 feet of an intersection.' Council Member Sandy Nurse called daylighting 'a proven, effective way to make our streets safer.' DOT raised doubts about non-hardened daylighting, but safety analysts say restricting parking near intersections improves visibility, reduces collisions, and protects people on foot and bike.
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NYC Council Progressive Caucus to make push for universal daylighting in 2025,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-30
24
Avilés Urges Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
"The Third Avenue corridor has been "persistently dangerous," said Avilés. "We have the tools to majorly reduce this violence, but it's up to the mayor's office to use them."" -- Alexa Avilés
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Avilés Demands Investment Against Harmful Third Avenue Delay▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"I am here to stand with our community again, to call for real investment, to call for real earnest movement forward, and to really address some of the challenges, because there are real tensions with what this corridor is used for. What it takes is real political will and real capital investment." -- Alexa Avilés
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
23
Gounardes Slams Delay as Harmful Backs Safety‑Boosting Plan▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"This is not meant to be a highway. This is where people walk. This is where people live. This is where kids go to school." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
23
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Redesign Now▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"We’ve seen how data-driven street redesign saves lives. It’s time to bring those investments to Brooklyn, not in a few years, not eventually, but now. Safer streets are not a privilege, they are a right." -- Marcela Mitaynes
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
Improper Lane Use Injures Scooter Rider on Lorraine▸Jul 22 - Improper lane use on Lorraine Street left a scooter rider hurt. Chest abrasions marked the crash. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Lorraine Street at Henry Street in Brooklyn injured a 48-year-old scooter rider. According to the police report, the collision involved a bike and a standing scooter. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police.
21
Motorcycle Hits Turning Sedan on Sackett▸Jul 21 - Motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan as the sedan turned left on Sackett Street. The 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield and following too closely.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sackett Street at Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight west. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left-side doors. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered an abrasion to the knee/lower leg/foot; the sedan driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded those driver errors as the contributing factors; no other contributing factors were listed.
19
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on Court Street▸Jul 19 - SUV and sedan collided on Court Street at Hamilton Avenue. Three people hurt. Passengers suffered back and shoulder injuries. No clear cause listed. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn shook.
An SUV and a sedan collided at Court Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver, a 21-year-old female rear passenger, and a 30-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included back pain, shoulder pain, and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and passengers in pain.
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
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
14
de Blasio Calls Adams Harmful Redesign Endangering Pedestrians▸Jul 14 - Manhattan Community Board 5 blasts Mayor Adams for gutting bike and bus lanes from Fifth Avenue’s redesign. The board calls the plan a danger to people on foot, bike, and bus.
On July 14, 2025, Manhattan Community Board 5 passed a resolution against Mayor Adams’s scaled-down Fifth Avenue redesign. The board urged immediate adoption of the 2021 plan, which included a protected bike lane and busway. The resolution states, "A real solution to the bike / pedestrian safety issue on 5th Avenue must be proposed in the final design." Vice Chair Samir Lavingia and Transportation Chair David Sigman led the charge. Yoshi Omi-Jarrett reported the action. Safety analysts warn that Adams’s plan preserves unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, missing a chance for real, system-wide safety improvements.
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Civic Panel Dings Adams For Cutting Bike and Bus Lanes Out of Fifth Av. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
13
SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
13
Sedan Fails to Yield, Child Cyclist Hurt▸Jul 13 - The driver of a sedan hit a 5-year-old boy on a bicycle at Clinton and Mill in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a facial abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was unhurt.
The driver of a sedan traveling north on Clinton Street struck a five-year-old boy riding a bicycle eastbound at Mill Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the face; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. The driver was not injured. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The collision involved a bike and a 2021 Jeep-model sedan. Emergency responders treated the child for facial injury at the scene.
Aug 10 - Smith-9th Street stands 90 feet high. No elevators. State officials promise lifts. The climb ends. Access rises. Vulnerable riders—elderly, disabled, parents—gain ground. Transit grows safer. Streets may see fewer cars.
""Adding elevators to the station is a huge win for transit equity and for the thousands of riders who rely on this stop every day."" -- Jo Anne Simon
On August 10, 2025, state officials announced elevators for Smith-9th Street station in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The station, nearly 90 feet above ground, is the city’s tallest and lacks elevators. The matter: 'New York City's tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo backed the upgrade. Adding elevators boosts access for people with mobility challenges. It makes transit a real option, shifting trips away from cars and easing danger for vulnerable road users.
- Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-10
30
De Blasio Is Referenced in Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Debate▸Jul 30 - Council moves to ban parking near corners. Sightlines clear. Crashes drop. Pedestrians and cyclists breathe easier. DOT doubts linger. Advocates press on. Streets could change fast.
On July 30, 2025, the NYC Council Progressive Caucus made a major push for Intro 1138, a bill to ban parking within 20 feet of intersections. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. Council Member Julie Won introduced it after deadly crashes in her district. Eighteen caucus members back the bill, aiming to force a vote this year. The matter: 'eliminate parking within 20 feet of an intersection.' Council Member Sandy Nurse called daylighting 'a proven, effective way to make our streets safer.' DOT raised doubts about non-hardened daylighting, but safety analysts say restricting parking near intersections improves visibility, reduces collisions, and protects people on foot and bike.
-
NYC Council Progressive Caucus to make push for universal daylighting in 2025,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-30
24
Avilés Urges Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
"The Third Avenue corridor has been "persistently dangerous," said Avilés. "We have the tools to majorly reduce this violence, but it's up to the mayor's office to use them."" -- Alexa Avilés
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Avilés Demands Investment Against Harmful Third Avenue Delay▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"I am here to stand with our community again, to call for real investment, to call for real earnest movement forward, and to really address some of the challenges, because there are real tensions with what this corridor is used for. What it takes is real political will and real capital investment." -- Alexa Avilés
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
23
Gounardes Slams Delay as Harmful Backs Safety‑Boosting Plan▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"This is not meant to be a highway. This is where people walk. This is where people live. This is where kids go to school." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
23
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Redesign Now▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"We’ve seen how data-driven street redesign saves lives. It’s time to bring those investments to Brooklyn, not in a few years, not eventually, but now. Safer streets are not a privilege, they are a right." -- Marcela Mitaynes
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
-
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
Improper Lane Use Injures Scooter Rider on Lorraine▸Jul 22 - Improper lane use on Lorraine Street left a scooter rider hurt. Chest abrasions marked the crash. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Lorraine Street at Henry Street in Brooklyn injured a 48-year-old scooter rider. According to the police report, the collision involved a bike and a standing scooter. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police.
21
Motorcycle Hits Turning Sedan on Sackett▸Jul 21 - Motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan as the sedan turned left on Sackett Street. The 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield and following too closely.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sackett Street at Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight west. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left-side doors. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered an abrasion to the knee/lower leg/foot; the sedan driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded those driver errors as the contributing factors; no other contributing factors were listed.
19
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on Court Street▸Jul 19 - SUV and sedan collided on Court Street at Hamilton Avenue. Three people hurt. Passengers suffered back and shoulder injuries. No clear cause listed. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn shook.
An SUV and a sedan collided at Court Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver, a 21-year-old female rear passenger, and a 30-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included back pain, shoulder pain, and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and passengers in pain.
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
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
14
de Blasio Calls Adams Harmful Redesign Endangering Pedestrians▸Jul 14 - Manhattan Community Board 5 blasts Mayor Adams for gutting bike and bus lanes from Fifth Avenue’s redesign. The board calls the plan a danger to people on foot, bike, and bus.
On July 14, 2025, Manhattan Community Board 5 passed a resolution against Mayor Adams’s scaled-down Fifth Avenue redesign. The board urged immediate adoption of the 2021 plan, which included a protected bike lane and busway. The resolution states, "A real solution to the bike / pedestrian safety issue on 5th Avenue must be proposed in the final design." Vice Chair Samir Lavingia and Transportation Chair David Sigman led the charge. Yoshi Omi-Jarrett reported the action. Safety analysts warn that Adams’s plan preserves unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, missing a chance for real, system-wide safety improvements.
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Civic Panel Dings Adams For Cutting Bike and Bus Lanes Out of Fifth Av. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
13
SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
13
Sedan Fails to Yield, Child Cyclist Hurt▸Jul 13 - The driver of a sedan hit a 5-year-old boy on a bicycle at Clinton and Mill in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a facial abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was unhurt.
The driver of a sedan traveling north on Clinton Street struck a five-year-old boy riding a bicycle eastbound at Mill Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the face; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. The driver was not injured. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The collision involved a bike and a 2021 Jeep-model sedan. Emergency responders treated the child for facial injury at the scene.
Jul 30 - Council moves to ban parking near corners. Sightlines clear. Crashes drop. Pedestrians and cyclists breathe easier. DOT doubts linger. Advocates press on. Streets could change fast.
On July 30, 2025, the NYC Council Progressive Caucus made a major push for Intro 1138, a bill to ban parking within 20 feet of intersections. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. Council Member Julie Won introduced it after deadly crashes in her district. Eighteen caucus members back the bill, aiming to force a vote this year. The matter: 'eliminate parking within 20 feet of an intersection.' Council Member Sandy Nurse called daylighting 'a proven, effective way to make our streets safer.' DOT raised doubts about non-hardened daylighting, but safety analysts say restricting parking near intersections improves visibility, reduces collisions, and protects people on foot and bike.
- NYC Council Progressive Caucus to make push for universal daylighting in 2025, City & State NY, Published 2025-07-30
24
Avilés Urges Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
"The Third Avenue corridor has been "persistently dangerous," said Avilés. "We have the tools to majorly reduce this violence, but it's up to the mayor's office to use them."" -- Alexa Avilés
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Avilés Demands Investment Against Harmful Third Avenue Delay▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"I am here to stand with our community again, to call for real investment, to call for real earnest movement forward, and to really address some of the challenges, because there are real tensions with what this corridor is used for. What it takes is real political will and real capital investment." -- Alexa Avilés
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
23
Gounardes Slams Delay as Harmful Backs Safety‑Boosting Plan▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"This is not meant to be a highway. This is where people walk. This is where people live. This is where kids go to school." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
23
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Redesign Now▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"We’ve seen how data-driven street redesign saves lives. It’s time to bring those investments to Brooklyn, not in a few years, not eventually, but now. Safer streets are not a privilege, they are a right." -- Marcela Mitaynes
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
-
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
Improper Lane Use Injures Scooter Rider on Lorraine▸Jul 22 - Improper lane use on Lorraine Street left a scooter rider hurt. Chest abrasions marked the crash. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Lorraine Street at Henry Street in Brooklyn injured a 48-year-old scooter rider. According to the police report, the collision involved a bike and a standing scooter. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police.
21
Motorcycle Hits Turning Sedan on Sackett▸Jul 21 - Motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan as the sedan turned left on Sackett Street. The 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield and following too closely.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sackett Street at Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight west. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left-side doors. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered an abrasion to the knee/lower leg/foot; the sedan driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded those driver errors as the contributing factors; no other contributing factors were listed.
19
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on Court Street▸Jul 19 - SUV and sedan collided on Court Street at Hamilton Avenue. Three people hurt. Passengers suffered back and shoulder injuries. No clear cause listed. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn shook.
An SUV and a sedan collided at Court Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver, a 21-year-old female rear passenger, and a 30-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included back pain, shoulder pain, and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and passengers in pain.
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
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
14
de Blasio Calls Adams Harmful Redesign Endangering Pedestrians▸Jul 14 - Manhattan Community Board 5 blasts Mayor Adams for gutting bike and bus lanes from Fifth Avenue’s redesign. The board calls the plan a danger to people on foot, bike, and bus.
On July 14, 2025, Manhattan Community Board 5 passed a resolution against Mayor Adams’s scaled-down Fifth Avenue redesign. The board urged immediate adoption of the 2021 plan, which included a protected bike lane and busway. The resolution states, "A real solution to the bike / pedestrian safety issue on 5th Avenue must be proposed in the final design." Vice Chair Samir Lavingia and Transportation Chair David Sigman led the charge. Yoshi Omi-Jarrett reported the action. Safety analysts warn that Adams’s plan preserves unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, missing a chance for real, system-wide safety improvements.
-
Civic Panel Dings Adams For Cutting Bike and Bus Lanes Out of Fifth Av. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
13
SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
13
Sedan Fails to Yield, Child Cyclist Hurt▸Jul 13 - The driver of a sedan hit a 5-year-old boy on a bicycle at Clinton and Mill in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a facial abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was unhurt.
The driver of a sedan traveling north on Clinton Street struck a five-year-old boy riding a bicycle eastbound at Mill Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the face; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. The driver was not injured. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The collision involved a bike and a 2021 Jeep-model sedan. Emergency responders treated the child for facial injury at the scene.
Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
"The Third Avenue corridor has been "persistently dangerous," said Avilés. "We have the tools to majorly reduce this violence, but it's up to the mayor's office to use them."" -- Alexa Avilés
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
- Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes, BKReader, Published 2025-07-24
24
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
24
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Avilés Demands Investment Against Harmful Third Avenue Delay▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"I am here to stand with our community again, to call for real investment, to call for real earnest movement forward, and to really address some of the challenges, because there are real tensions with what this corridor is used for. What it takes is real political will and real capital investment." -- Alexa Avilés
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
23
Gounardes Slams Delay as Harmful Backs Safety‑Boosting Plan▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"This is not meant to be a highway. This is where people walk. This is where people live. This is where kids go to school." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
23
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Redesign Now▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"We’ve seen how data-driven street redesign saves lives. It’s time to bring those investments to Brooklyn, not in a few years, not eventually, but now. Safer streets are not a privilege, they are a right." -- Marcela Mitaynes
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
Improper Lane Use Injures Scooter Rider on Lorraine▸Jul 22 - Improper lane use on Lorraine Street left a scooter rider hurt. Chest abrasions marked the crash. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Lorraine Street at Henry Street in Brooklyn injured a 48-year-old scooter rider. According to the police report, the collision involved a bike and a standing scooter. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police.
21
Motorcycle Hits Turning Sedan on Sackett▸Jul 21 - Motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan as the sedan turned left on Sackett Street. The 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield and following too closely.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sackett Street at Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight west. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left-side doors. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered an abrasion to the knee/lower leg/foot; the sedan driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded those driver errors as the contributing factors; no other contributing factors were listed.
19
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on Court Street▸Jul 19 - SUV and sedan collided on Court Street at Hamilton Avenue. Three people hurt. Passengers suffered back and shoulder injuries. No clear cause listed. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn shook.
An SUV and a sedan collided at Court Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver, a 21-year-old female rear passenger, and a 30-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included back pain, shoulder pain, and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and passengers in pain.
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
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
14
de Blasio Calls Adams Harmful Redesign Endangering Pedestrians▸Jul 14 - Manhattan Community Board 5 blasts Mayor Adams for gutting bike and bus lanes from Fifth Avenue’s redesign. The board calls the plan a danger to people on foot, bike, and bus.
On July 14, 2025, Manhattan Community Board 5 passed a resolution against Mayor Adams’s scaled-down Fifth Avenue redesign. The board urged immediate adoption of the 2021 plan, which included a protected bike lane and busway. The resolution states, "A real solution to the bike / pedestrian safety issue on 5th Avenue must be proposed in the final design." Vice Chair Samir Lavingia and Transportation Chair David Sigman led the charge. Yoshi Omi-Jarrett reported the action. Safety analysts warn that Adams’s plan preserves unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, missing a chance for real, system-wide safety improvements.
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Civic Panel Dings Adams For Cutting Bike and Bus Lanes Out of Fifth Av. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
13
SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
13
Sedan Fails to Yield, Child Cyclist Hurt▸Jul 13 - The driver of a sedan hit a 5-year-old boy on a bicycle at Clinton and Mill in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a facial abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was unhurt.
The driver of a sedan traveling north on Clinton Street struck a five-year-old boy riding a bicycle eastbound at Mill Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the face; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. The driver was not injured. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The collision involved a bike and a 2021 Jeep-model sedan. Emergency responders treated the child for facial injury at the scene.
Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
""Here we are, once again gathering to mourn another preventable tragedy on our streets. But it doesn't have to be this way,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
- Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes, BKReader, Published 2025-07-24
24
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Fixes▸Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-24
23
Avilés Demands Investment Against Harmful Third Avenue Delay▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"I am here to stand with our community again, to call for real investment, to call for real earnest movement forward, and to really address some of the challenges, because there are real tensions with what this corridor is used for. What it takes is real political will and real capital investment." -- Alexa Avilés
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
23
Gounardes Slams Delay as Harmful Backs Safety‑Boosting Plan▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"This is not meant to be a highway. This is where people walk. This is where people live. This is where kids go to school." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
23
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Redesign Now▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"We’ve seen how data-driven street redesign saves lives. It’s time to bring those investments to Brooklyn, not in a few years, not eventually, but now. Safer streets are not a privilege, they are a right." -- Marcela Mitaynes
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
-
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
Improper Lane Use Injures Scooter Rider on Lorraine▸Jul 22 - Improper lane use on Lorraine Street left a scooter rider hurt. Chest abrasions marked the crash. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Lorraine Street at Henry Street in Brooklyn injured a 48-year-old scooter rider. According to the police report, the collision involved a bike and a standing scooter. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police.
21
Motorcycle Hits Turning Sedan on Sackett▸Jul 21 - Motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan as the sedan turned left on Sackett Street. The 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield and following too closely.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sackett Street at Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight west. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left-side doors. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered an abrasion to the knee/lower leg/foot; the sedan driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded those driver errors as the contributing factors; no other contributing factors were listed.
19
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on Court Street▸Jul 19 - SUV and sedan collided on Court Street at Hamilton Avenue. Three people hurt. Passengers suffered back and shoulder injuries. No clear cause listed. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn shook.
An SUV and a sedan collided at Court Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver, a 21-year-old female rear passenger, and a 30-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included back pain, shoulder pain, and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and passengers in pain.
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
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
14
de Blasio Calls Adams Harmful Redesign Endangering Pedestrians▸Jul 14 - Manhattan Community Board 5 blasts Mayor Adams for gutting bike and bus lanes from Fifth Avenue’s redesign. The board calls the plan a danger to people on foot, bike, and bus.
On July 14, 2025, Manhattan Community Board 5 passed a resolution against Mayor Adams’s scaled-down Fifth Avenue redesign. The board urged immediate adoption of the 2021 plan, which included a protected bike lane and busway. The resolution states, "A real solution to the bike / pedestrian safety issue on 5th Avenue must be proposed in the final design." Vice Chair Samir Lavingia and Transportation Chair David Sigman led the charge. Yoshi Omi-Jarrett reported the action. Safety analysts warn that Adams’s plan preserves unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, missing a chance for real, system-wide safety improvements.
-
Civic Panel Dings Adams For Cutting Bike and Bus Lanes Out of Fifth Av. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
13
SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
13
Sedan Fails to Yield, Child Cyclist Hurt▸Jul 13 - The driver of a sedan hit a 5-year-old boy on a bicycle at Clinton and Mill in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a facial abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was unhurt.
The driver of a sedan traveling north on Clinton Street struck a five-year-old boy riding a bicycle eastbound at Mill Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the face; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. The driver was not injured. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The collision involved a bike and a 2021 Jeep-model sedan. Emergency responders treated the child for facial injury at the scene.
Jul 24 - Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
On July 24, 2025, Sunset Park residents, Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, Senator Andrew Gounardes, and advocates rallied for urgent street safety fixes on Third Avenue. BKReader reports: 'Fatalities on Third Avenue...are preventable with safety upgrades.' The Department of Transportation's plan has stalled for two years. Avilés called the corridor 'persistently dangerous.' Gounardes said, 'We know how to fix it: safer street design.' No council bill or committee is listed. The event shows strong community demand, but no policy action has been taken. As of now, there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
- Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes, BKReader, Published 2025-07-24
23
Avilés Demands Investment Against Harmful Third Avenue Delay▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"I am here to stand with our community again, to call for real investment, to call for real earnest movement forward, and to really address some of the challenges, because there are real tensions with what this corridor is used for. What it takes is real political will and real capital investment." -- Alexa Avilés
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
23
Gounardes Slams Delay as Harmful Backs Safety‑Boosting Plan▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"This is not meant to be a highway. This is where people walk. This is where people live. This is where kids go to school." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
23
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Redesign Now▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"We’ve seen how data-driven street redesign saves lives. It’s time to bring those investments to Brooklyn, not in a few years, not eventually, but now. Safer streets are not a privilege, they are a right." -- Marcela Mitaynes
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
Improper Lane Use Injures Scooter Rider on Lorraine▸Jul 22 - Improper lane use on Lorraine Street left a scooter rider hurt. Chest abrasions marked the crash. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Lorraine Street at Henry Street in Brooklyn injured a 48-year-old scooter rider. According to the police report, the collision involved a bike and a standing scooter. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police.
21
Motorcycle Hits Turning Sedan on Sackett▸Jul 21 - Motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan as the sedan turned left on Sackett Street. The 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield and following too closely.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sackett Street at Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight west. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left-side doors. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered an abrasion to the knee/lower leg/foot; the sedan driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded those driver errors as the contributing factors; no other contributing factors were listed.
19
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on Court Street▸Jul 19 - SUV and sedan collided on Court Street at Hamilton Avenue. Three people hurt. Passengers suffered back and shoulder injuries. No clear cause listed. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn shook.
An SUV and a sedan collided at Court Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver, a 21-year-old female rear passenger, and a 30-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included back pain, shoulder pain, and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and passengers in pain.
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
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
14
de Blasio Calls Adams Harmful Redesign Endangering Pedestrians▸Jul 14 - Manhattan Community Board 5 blasts Mayor Adams for gutting bike and bus lanes from Fifth Avenue’s redesign. The board calls the plan a danger to people on foot, bike, and bus.
On July 14, 2025, Manhattan Community Board 5 passed a resolution against Mayor Adams’s scaled-down Fifth Avenue redesign. The board urged immediate adoption of the 2021 plan, which included a protected bike lane and busway. The resolution states, "A real solution to the bike / pedestrian safety issue on 5th Avenue must be proposed in the final design." Vice Chair Samir Lavingia and Transportation Chair David Sigman led the charge. Yoshi Omi-Jarrett reported the action. Safety analysts warn that Adams’s plan preserves unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, missing a chance for real, system-wide safety improvements.
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Civic Panel Dings Adams For Cutting Bike and Bus Lanes Out of Fifth Av. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
13
SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
13
Sedan Fails to Yield, Child Cyclist Hurt▸Jul 13 - The driver of a sedan hit a 5-year-old boy on a bicycle at Clinton and Mill in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a facial abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was unhurt.
The driver of a sedan traveling north on Clinton Street struck a five-year-old boy riding a bicycle eastbound at Mill Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the face; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. The driver was not injured. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The collision involved a bike and a 2021 Jeep-model sedan. Emergency responders treated the child for facial injury at the scene.
Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"I am here to stand with our community again, to call for real investment, to call for real earnest movement forward, and to really address some of the challenges, because there are real tensions with what this corridor is used for. What it takes is real political will and real capital investment." -- Alexa Avilés
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
- After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-07-23
23
Gounardes Slams Delay as Harmful Backs Safety‑Boosting Plan▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"This is not meant to be a highway. This is where people walk. This is where people live. This is where kids go to school." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
23
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Redesign Now▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"We’ve seen how data-driven street redesign saves lives. It’s time to bring those investments to Brooklyn, not in a few years, not eventually, but now. Safer streets are not a privilege, they are a right." -- Marcela Mitaynes
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
-
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
Improper Lane Use Injures Scooter Rider on Lorraine▸Jul 22 - Improper lane use on Lorraine Street left a scooter rider hurt. Chest abrasions marked the crash. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Lorraine Street at Henry Street in Brooklyn injured a 48-year-old scooter rider. According to the police report, the collision involved a bike and a standing scooter. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police.
21
Motorcycle Hits Turning Sedan on Sackett▸Jul 21 - Motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan as the sedan turned left on Sackett Street. The 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield and following too closely.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sackett Street at Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight west. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left-side doors. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered an abrasion to the knee/lower leg/foot; the sedan driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded those driver errors as the contributing factors; no other contributing factors were listed.
19
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on Court Street▸Jul 19 - SUV and sedan collided on Court Street at Hamilton Avenue. Three people hurt. Passengers suffered back and shoulder injuries. No clear cause listed. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn shook.
An SUV and a sedan collided at Court Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver, a 21-year-old female rear passenger, and a 30-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included back pain, shoulder pain, and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and passengers in pain.
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
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
14
de Blasio Calls Adams Harmful Redesign Endangering Pedestrians▸Jul 14 - Manhattan Community Board 5 blasts Mayor Adams for gutting bike and bus lanes from Fifth Avenue’s redesign. The board calls the plan a danger to people on foot, bike, and bus.
On July 14, 2025, Manhattan Community Board 5 passed a resolution against Mayor Adams’s scaled-down Fifth Avenue redesign. The board urged immediate adoption of the 2021 plan, which included a protected bike lane and busway. The resolution states, "A real solution to the bike / pedestrian safety issue on 5th Avenue must be proposed in the final design." Vice Chair Samir Lavingia and Transportation Chair David Sigman led the charge. Yoshi Omi-Jarrett reported the action. Safety analysts warn that Adams’s plan preserves unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, missing a chance for real, system-wide safety improvements.
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Civic Panel Dings Adams For Cutting Bike and Bus Lanes Out of Fifth Av. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
13
SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
13
Sedan Fails to Yield, Child Cyclist Hurt▸Jul 13 - The driver of a sedan hit a 5-year-old boy on a bicycle at Clinton and Mill in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a facial abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was unhurt.
The driver of a sedan traveling north on Clinton Street struck a five-year-old boy riding a bicycle eastbound at Mill Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the face; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. The driver was not injured. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The collision involved a bike and a 2021 Jeep-model sedan. Emergency responders treated the child for facial injury at the scene.
Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"This is not meant to be a highway. This is where people walk. This is where people live. This is where kids go to school." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
- After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-07-23
23
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Redesign Now▸Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"We’ve seen how data-driven street redesign saves lives. It’s time to bring those investments to Brooklyn, not in a few years, not eventually, but now. Safer streets are not a privilege, they are a right." -- Marcela Mitaynes
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-07-23
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
-
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
Improper Lane Use Injures Scooter Rider on Lorraine▸Jul 22 - Improper lane use on Lorraine Street left a scooter rider hurt. Chest abrasions marked the crash. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Lorraine Street at Henry Street in Brooklyn injured a 48-year-old scooter rider. According to the police report, the collision involved a bike and a standing scooter. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police.
21
Motorcycle Hits Turning Sedan on Sackett▸Jul 21 - Motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan as the sedan turned left on Sackett Street. The 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield and following too closely.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sackett Street at Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight west. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left-side doors. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered an abrasion to the knee/lower leg/foot; the sedan driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded those driver errors as the contributing factors; no other contributing factors were listed.
19
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on Court Street▸Jul 19 - SUV and sedan collided on Court Street at Hamilton Avenue. Three people hurt. Passengers suffered back and shoulder injuries. No clear cause listed. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn shook.
An SUV and a sedan collided at Court Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver, a 21-year-old female rear passenger, and a 30-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included back pain, shoulder pain, and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and passengers in pain.
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
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
14
de Blasio Calls Adams Harmful Redesign Endangering Pedestrians▸Jul 14 - Manhattan Community Board 5 blasts Mayor Adams for gutting bike and bus lanes from Fifth Avenue’s redesign. The board calls the plan a danger to people on foot, bike, and bus.
On July 14, 2025, Manhattan Community Board 5 passed a resolution against Mayor Adams’s scaled-down Fifth Avenue redesign. The board urged immediate adoption of the 2021 plan, which included a protected bike lane and busway. The resolution states, "A real solution to the bike / pedestrian safety issue on 5th Avenue must be proposed in the final design." Vice Chair Samir Lavingia and Transportation Chair David Sigman led the charge. Yoshi Omi-Jarrett reported the action. Safety analysts warn that Adams’s plan preserves unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, missing a chance for real, system-wide safety improvements.
-
Civic Panel Dings Adams For Cutting Bike and Bus Lanes Out of Fifth Av. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
13
SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
13
Sedan Fails to Yield, Child Cyclist Hurt▸Jul 13 - The driver of a sedan hit a 5-year-old boy on a bicycle at Clinton and Mill in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a facial abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was unhurt.
The driver of a sedan traveling north on Clinton Street struck a five-year-old boy riding a bicycle eastbound at Mill Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the face; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. The driver was not injured. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The collision involved a bike and a 2021 Jeep-model sedan. Emergency responders treated the child for facial injury at the scene.
Jul 23 - Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
"We’ve seen how data-driven street redesign saves lives. It’s time to bring those investments to Brooklyn, not in a few years, not eventually, but now. Safer streets are not a privilege, they are a right." -- Marcela Mitaynes
On July 23, 2025, local politicians and advocates rallied at 60th Street and Third Avenue, Sunset Park. They condemned the Adams administration's delay of a DOT safety plan, approved by Community Board 7 in 2023, after a hit-and-run killed two pedestrians. Council Member Alexa Avilés called for real investment. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the delay 'unconscionable.' State Sen Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes demanded urgent redesign. The rally's matter: 'demanding the Adams administration implement traffic safety measures on Third Avenue.' Safety analysts note: public rallies like this can push systemic changes, making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
- After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-07-23
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
-
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
Improper Lane Use Injures Scooter Rider on Lorraine▸Jul 22 - Improper lane use on Lorraine Street left a scooter rider hurt. Chest abrasions marked the crash. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Lorraine Street at Henry Street in Brooklyn injured a 48-year-old scooter rider. According to the police report, the collision involved a bike and a standing scooter. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police.
21
Motorcycle Hits Turning Sedan on Sackett▸Jul 21 - Motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan as the sedan turned left on Sackett Street. The 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield and following too closely.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sackett Street at Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight west. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left-side doors. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered an abrasion to the knee/lower leg/foot; the sedan driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded those driver errors as the contributing factors; no other contributing factors were listed.
19
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on Court Street▸Jul 19 - SUV and sedan collided on Court Street at Hamilton Avenue. Three people hurt. Passengers suffered back and shoulder injuries. No clear cause listed. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn shook.
An SUV and a sedan collided at Court Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver, a 21-year-old female rear passenger, and a 30-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included back pain, shoulder pain, and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and passengers in pain.
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
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
14
de Blasio Calls Adams Harmful Redesign Endangering Pedestrians▸Jul 14 - Manhattan Community Board 5 blasts Mayor Adams for gutting bike and bus lanes from Fifth Avenue’s redesign. The board calls the plan a danger to people on foot, bike, and bus.
On July 14, 2025, Manhattan Community Board 5 passed a resolution against Mayor Adams’s scaled-down Fifth Avenue redesign. The board urged immediate adoption of the 2021 plan, which included a protected bike lane and busway. The resolution states, "A real solution to the bike / pedestrian safety issue on 5th Avenue must be proposed in the final design." Vice Chair Samir Lavingia and Transportation Chair David Sigman led the charge. Yoshi Omi-Jarrett reported the action. Safety analysts warn that Adams’s plan preserves unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, missing a chance for real, system-wide safety improvements.
-
Civic Panel Dings Adams For Cutting Bike and Bus Lanes Out of Fifth Av. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
13
SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
13
Sedan Fails to Yield, Child Cyclist Hurt▸Jul 13 - The driver of a sedan hit a 5-year-old boy on a bicycle at Clinton and Mill in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a facial abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was unhurt.
The driver of a sedan traveling north on Clinton Street struck a five-year-old boy riding a bicycle eastbound at Mill Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the face; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. The driver was not injured. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The collision involved a bike and a 2021 Jeep-model sedan. Emergency responders treated the child for facial injury at the scene.
Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
- Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-23
22
Improper Lane Use Injures Scooter Rider on Lorraine▸Jul 22 - Improper lane use on Lorraine Street left a scooter rider hurt. Chest abrasions marked the crash. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Lorraine Street at Henry Street in Brooklyn injured a 48-year-old scooter rider. According to the police report, the collision involved a bike and a standing scooter. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police.
21
Motorcycle Hits Turning Sedan on Sackett▸Jul 21 - Motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan as the sedan turned left on Sackett Street. The 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield and following too closely.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sackett Street at Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight west. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left-side doors. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered an abrasion to the knee/lower leg/foot; the sedan driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded those driver errors as the contributing factors; no other contributing factors were listed.
19
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on Court Street▸Jul 19 - SUV and sedan collided on Court Street at Hamilton Avenue. Three people hurt. Passengers suffered back and shoulder injuries. No clear cause listed. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn shook.
An SUV and a sedan collided at Court Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver, a 21-year-old female rear passenger, and a 30-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included back pain, shoulder pain, and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and passengers in pain.
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
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
14
de Blasio Calls Adams Harmful Redesign Endangering Pedestrians▸Jul 14 - Manhattan Community Board 5 blasts Mayor Adams for gutting bike and bus lanes from Fifth Avenue’s redesign. The board calls the plan a danger to people on foot, bike, and bus.
On July 14, 2025, Manhattan Community Board 5 passed a resolution against Mayor Adams’s scaled-down Fifth Avenue redesign. The board urged immediate adoption of the 2021 plan, which included a protected bike lane and busway. The resolution states, "A real solution to the bike / pedestrian safety issue on 5th Avenue must be proposed in the final design." Vice Chair Samir Lavingia and Transportation Chair David Sigman led the charge. Yoshi Omi-Jarrett reported the action. Safety analysts warn that Adams’s plan preserves unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, missing a chance for real, system-wide safety improvements.
-
Civic Panel Dings Adams For Cutting Bike and Bus Lanes Out of Fifth Av. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
13
SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
13
Sedan Fails to Yield, Child Cyclist Hurt▸Jul 13 - The driver of a sedan hit a 5-year-old boy on a bicycle at Clinton and Mill in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a facial abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was unhurt.
The driver of a sedan traveling north on Clinton Street struck a five-year-old boy riding a bicycle eastbound at Mill Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the face; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. The driver was not injured. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The collision involved a bike and a 2021 Jeep-model sedan. Emergency responders treated the child for facial injury at the scene.
Jul 22 - Improper lane use on Lorraine Street left a scooter rider hurt. Chest abrasions marked the crash. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Lorraine Street at Henry Street in Brooklyn injured a 48-year-old scooter rider. According to the police report, the collision involved a bike and a standing scooter. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police.
21
Motorcycle Hits Turning Sedan on Sackett▸Jul 21 - Motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan as the sedan turned left on Sackett Street. The 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield and following too closely.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sackett Street at Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight west. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left-side doors. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered an abrasion to the knee/lower leg/foot; the sedan driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded those driver errors as the contributing factors; no other contributing factors were listed.
19
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on Court Street▸Jul 19 - SUV and sedan collided on Court Street at Hamilton Avenue. Three people hurt. Passengers suffered back and shoulder injuries. No clear cause listed. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn shook.
An SUV and a sedan collided at Court Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver, a 21-year-old female rear passenger, and a 30-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included back pain, shoulder pain, and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and passengers in pain.
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
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
14
de Blasio Calls Adams Harmful Redesign Endangering Pedestrians▸Jul 14 - Manhattan Community Board 5 blasts Mayor Adams for gutting bike and bus lanes from Fifth Avenue’s redesign. The board calls the plan a danger to people on foot, bike, and bus.
On July 14, 2025, Manhattan Community Board 5 passed a resolution against Mayor Adams’s scaled-down Fifth Avenue redesign. The board urged immediate adoption of the 2021 plan, which included a protected bike lane and busway. The resolution states, "A real solution to the bike / pedestrian safety issue on 5th Avenue must be proposed in the final design." Vice Chair Samir Lavingia and Transportation Chair David Sigman led the charge. Yoshi Omi-Jarrett reported the action. Safety analysts warn that Adams’s plan preserves unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, missing a chance for real, system-wide safety improvements.
-
Civic Panel Dings Adams For Cutting Bike and Bus Lanes Out of Fifth Av. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
13
SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
13
Sedan Fails to Yield, Child Cyclist Hurt▸Jul 13 - The driver of a sedan hit a 5-year-old boy on a bicycle at Clinton and Mill in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a facial abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was unhurt.
The driver of a sedan traveling north on Clinton Street struck a five-year-old boy riding a bicycle eastbound at Mill Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the face; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. The driver was not injured. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The collision involved a bike and a 2021 Jeep-model sedan. Emergency responders treated the child for facial injury at the scene.
Jul 21 - Motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan as the sedan turned left on Sackett Street. The 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield and following too closely.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sackett Street at Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight west. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left-side doors. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered an abrasion to the knee/lower leg/foot; the sedan driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded those driver errors as the contributing factors; no other contributing factors were listed.
19
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on Court Street▸Jul 19 - SUV and sedan collided on Court Street at Hamilton Avenue. Three people hurt. Passengers suffered back and shoulder injuries. No clear cause listed. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn shook.
An SUV and a sedan collided at Court Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver, a 21-year-old female rear passenger, and a 30-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included back pain, shoulder pain, and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and passengers in pain.
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
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
14
de Blasio Calls Adams Harmful Redesign Endangering Pedestrians▸Jul 14 - Manhattan Community Board 5 blasts Mayor Adams for gutting bike and bus lanes from Fifth Avenue’s redesign. The board calls the plan a danger to people on foot, bike, and bus.
On July 14, 2025, Manhattan Community Board 5 passed a resolution against Mayor Adams’s scaled-down Fifth Avenue redesign. The board urged immediate adoption of the 2021 plan, which included a protected bike lane and busway. The resolution states, "A real solution to the bike / pedestrian safety issue on 5th Avenue must be proposed in the final design." Vice Chair Samir Lavingia and Transportation Chair David Sigman led the charge. Yoshi Omi-Jarrett reported the action. Safety analysts warn that Adams’s plan preserves unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, missing a chance for real, system-wide safety improvements.
-
Civic Panel Dings Adams For Cutting Bike and Bus Lanes Out of Fifth Av. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
13
SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
13
Sedan Fails to Yield, Child Cyclist Hurt▸Jul 13 - The driver of a sedan hit a 5-year-old boy on a bicycle at Clinton and Mill in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a facial abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was unhurt.
The driver of a sedan traveling north on Clinton Street struck a five-year-old boy riding a bicycle eastbound at Mill Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the face; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. The driver was not injured. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The collision involved a bike and a 2021 Jeep-model sedan. Emergency responders treated the child for facial injury at the scene.
Jul 19 - SUV and sedan collided on Court Street at Hamilton Avenue. Three people hurt. Passengers suffered back and shoulder injuries. No clear cause listed. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn shook.
An SUV and a sedan collided at Court Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver, a 21-year-old female rear passenger, and a 30-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included back pain, shoulder pain, and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and passengers in pain.
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
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
14
de Blasio Calls Adams Harmful Redesign Endangering Pedestrians▸Jul 14 - Manhattan Community Board 5 blasts Mayor Adams for gutting bike and bus lanes from Fifth Avenue’s redesign. The board calls the plan a danger to people on foot, bike, and bus.
On July 14, 2025, Manhattan Community Board 5 passed a resolution against Mayor Adams’s scaled-down Fifth Avenue redesign. The board urged immediate adoption of the 2021 plan, which included a protected bike lane and busway. The resolution states, "A real solution to the bike / pedestrian safety issue on 5th Avenue must be proposed in the final design." Vice Chair Samir Lavingia and Transportation Chair David Sigman led the charge. Yoshi Omi-Jarrett reported the action. Safety analysts warn that Adams’s plan preserves unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, missing a chance for real, system-wide safety improvements.
-
Civic Panel Dings Adams For Cutting Bike and Bus Lanes Out of Fifth Av. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
13
SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
13
Sedan Fails to Yield, Child Cyclist Hurt▸Jul 13 - The driver of a sedan hit a 5-year-old boy on a bicycle at Clinton and Mill in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a facial abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was unhurt.
The driver of a sedan traveling north on Clinton Street struck a five-year-old boy riding a bicycle eastbound at Mill Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the face; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. The driver was not injured. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The collision involved a bike and a 2021 Jeep-model sedan. Emergency responders treated the child for facial injury at the scene.
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
18
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeder Bill▸Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
14
de Blasio Calls Adams Harmful Redesign Endangering Pedestrians▸Jul 14 - Manhattan Community Board 5 blasts Mayor Adams for gutting bike and bus lanes from Fifth Avenue’s redesign. The board calls the plan a danger to people on foot, bike, and bus.
On July 14, 2025, Manhattan Community Board 5 passed a resolution against Mayor Adams’s scaled-down Fifth Avenue redesign. The board urged immediate adoption of the 2021 plan, which included a protected bike lane and busway. The resolution states, "A real solution to the bike / pedestrian safety issue on 5th Avenue must be proposed in the final design." Vice Chair Samir Lavingia and Transportation Chair David Sigman led the charge. Yoshi Omi-Jarrett reported the action. Safety analysts warn that Adams’s plan preserves unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, missing a chance for real, system-wide safety improvements.
-
Civic Panel Dings Adams For Cutting Bike and Bus Lanes Out of Fifth Av. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
13
SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
13
Sedan Fails to Yield, Child Cyclist Hurt▸Jul 13 - The driver of a sedan hit a 5-year-old boy on a bicycle at Clinton and Mill in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a facial abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was unhurt.
The driver of a sedan traveling north on Clinton Street struck a five-year-old boy riding a bicycle eastbound at Mill Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the face; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. The driver was not injured. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The collision involved a bike and a 2021 Jeep-model sedan. Emergency responders treated the child for facial injury at the scene.
Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.
"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes
On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.
- Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
14
de Blasio Calls Adams Harmful Redesign Endangering Pedestrians▸Jul 14 - Manhattan Community Board 5 blasts Mayor Adams for gutting bike and bus lanes from Fifth Avenue’s redesign. The board calls the plan a danger to people on foot, bike, and bus.
On July 14, 2025, Manhattan Community Board 5 passed a resolution against Mayor Adams’s scaled-down Fifth Avenue redesign. The board urged immediate adoption of the 2021 plan, which included a protected bike lane and busway. The resolution states, "A real solution to the bike / pedestrian safety issue on 5th Avenue must be proposed in the final design." Vice Chair Samir Lavingia and Transportation Chair David Sigman led the charge. Yoshi Omi-Jarrett reported the action. Safety analysts warn that Adams’s plan preserves unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, missing a chance for real, system-wide safety improvements.
-
Civic Panel Dings Adams For Cutting Bike and Bus Lanes Out of Fifth Av. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
13
SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Child Cyclist Hurt▸Jul 13 - The driver of a sedan hit a 5-year-old boy on a bicycle at Clinton and Mill in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a facial abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was unhurt.
The driver of a sedan traveling north on Clinton Street struck a five-year-old boy riding a bicycle eastbound at Mill Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the face; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. The driver was not injured. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The collision involved a bike and a 2021 Jeep-model sedan. Emergency responders treated the child for facial injury at the scene.
Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
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de Blasio Calls Adams Harmful Redesign Endangering Pedestrians▸Jul 14 - Manhattan Community Board 5 blasts Mayor Adams for gutting bike and bus lanes from Fifth Avenue’s redesign. The board calls the plan a danger to people on foot, bike, and bus.
On July 14, 2025, Manhattan Community Board 5 passed a resolution against Mayor Adams’s scaled-down Fifth Avenue redesign. The board urged immediate adoption of the 2021 plan, which included a protected bike lane and busway. The resolution states, "A real solution to the bike / pedestrian safety issue on 5th Avenue must be proposed in the final design." Vice Chair Samir Lavingia and Transportation Chair David Sigman led the charge. Yoshi Omi-Jarrett reported the action. Safety analysts warn that Adams’s plan preserves unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, missing a chance for real, system-wide safety improvements.
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Civic Panel Dings Adams For Cutting Bike and Bus Lanes Out of Fifth Av. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Child Cyclist Hurt▸Jul 13 - The driver of a sedan hit a 5-year-old boy on a bicycle at Clinton and Mill in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a facial abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was unhurt.
The driver of a sedan traveling north on Clinton Street struck a five-year-old boy riding a bicycle eastbound at Mill Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the face; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. The driver was not injured. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The collision involved a bike and a 2021 Jeep-model sedan. Emergency responders treated the child for facial injury at the scene.
Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
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SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
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de Blasio Calls Adams Harmful Redesign Endangering Pedestrians▸Jul 14 - Manhattan Community Board 5 blasts Mayor Adams for gutting bike and bus lanes from Fifth Avenue’s redesign. The board calls the plan a danger to people on foot, bike, and bus.
On July 14, 2025, Manhattan Community Board 5 passed a resolution against Mayor Adams’s scaled-down Fifth Avenue redesign. The board urged immediate adoption of the 2021 plan, which included a protected bike lane and busway. The resolution states, "A real solution to the bike / pedestrian safety issue on 5th Avenue must be proposed in the final design." Vice Chair Samir Lavingia and Transportation Chair David Sigman led the charge. Yoshi Omi-Jarrett reported the action. Safety analysts warn that Adams’s plan preserves unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, missing a chance for real, system-wide safety improvements.
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Civic Panel Dings Adams For Cutting Bike and Bus Lanes Out of Fifth Av. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Child Cyclist Hurt▸Jul 13 - The driver of a sedan hit a 5-year-old boy on a bicycle at Clinton and Mill in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a facial abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was unhurt.
The driver of a sedan traveling north on Clinton Street struck a five-year-old boy riding a bicycle eastbound at Mill Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the face; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. The driver was not injured. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The collision involved a bike and a 2021 Jeep-model sedan. Emergency responders treated the child for facial injury at the scene.
Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
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de Blasio Calls Adams Harmful Redesign Endangering Pedestrians▸Jul 14 - Manhattan Community Board 5 blasts Mayor Adams for gutting bike and bus lanes from Fifth Avenue’s redesign. The board calls the plan a danger to people on foot, bike, and bus.
On July 14, 2025, Manhattan Community Board 5 passed a resolution against Mayor Adams’s scaled-down Fifth Avenue redesign. The board urged immediate adoption of the 2021 plan, which included a protected bike lane and busway. The resolution states, "A real solution to the bike / pedestrian safety issue on 5th Avenue must be proposed in the final design." Vice Chair Samir Lavingia and Transportation Chair David Sigman led the charge. Yoshi Omi-Jarrett reported the action. Safety analysts warn that Adams’s plan preserves unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, missing a chance for real, system-wide safety improvements.
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Civic Panel Dings Adams For Cutting Bike and Bus Lanes Out of Fifth Av. Redesign,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Child Cyclist Hurt▸Jul 13 - The driver of a sedan hit a 5-year-old boy on a bicycle at Clinton and Mill in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a facial abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was unhurt.
The driver of a sedan traveling north on Clinton Street struck a five-year-old boy riding a bicycle eastbound at Mill Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the face; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. The driver was not injured. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The collision involved a bike and a 2021 Jeep-model sedan. Emergency responders treated the child for facial injury at the scene.
Jul 14 - Manhattan Community Board 5 blasts Mayor Adams for gutting bike and bus lanes from Fifth Avenue’s redesign. The board calls the plan a danger to people on foot, bike, and bus.
On July 14, 2025, Manhattan Community Board 5 passed a resolution against Mayor Adams’s scaled-down Fifth Avenue redesign. The board urged immediate adoption of the 2021 plan, which included a protected bike lane and busway. The resolution states, "A real solution to the bike / pedestrian safety issue on 5th Avenue must be proposed in the final design." Vice Chair Samir Lavingia and Transportation Chair David Sigman led the charge. Yoshi Omi-Jarrett reported the action. Safety analysts warn that Adams’s plan preserves unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, missing a chance for real, system-wide safety improvements.
- Civic Panel Dings Adams For Cutting Bike and Bus Lanes Out of Fifth Av. Redesign, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-14
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Child Cyclist Hurt▸Jul 13 - The driver of a sedan hit a 5-year-old boy on a bicycle at Clinton and Mill in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a facial abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was unhurt.
The driver of a sedan traveling north on Clinton Street struck a five-year-old boy riding a bicycle eastbound at Mill Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the face; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. The driver was not injured. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The collision involved a bike and a 2021 Jeep-model sedan. Emergency responders treated the child for facial injury at the scene.
Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Child Cyclist Hurt▸Jul 13 - The driver of a sedan hit a 5-year-old boy on a bicycle at Clinton and Mill in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a facial abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was unhurt.
The driver of a sedan traveling north on Clinton Street struck a five-year-old boy riding a bicycle eastbound at Mill Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the face; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. The driver was not injured. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The collision involved a bike and a 2021 Jeep-model sedan. Emergency responders treated the child for facial injury at the scene.
Jul 13 - The driver of a sedan hit a 5-year-old boy on a bicycle at Clinton and Mill in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a facial abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was unhurt.
The driver of a sedan traveling north on Clinton Street struck a five-year-old boy riding a bicycle eastbound at Mill Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the face; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. The driver was not injured. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The collision involved a bike and a 2021 Jeep-model sedan. Emergency responders treated the child for facial injury at the scene.