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Sunset Park (West): Traffic Crash Statistics
Oct 30, 2026 - A driver hit a 60-year-old man at 976 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a contusion to his knee, lower leg or foot.
Crash Counter for Sunset Park (West) 596 crashes • 1 deaths
About these crash totals
Counts combine NYC police crash reports (NYPD Motor Vehicle Collisions on NYC Open Data) with CrashCount-reviewed press-confirmed fatal crashes that are awaiting or not yet matched to police records. We sum crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows DOT's KABCO definitions mapped from the NYPD Person table (injury status, injury type, and injury location) when a police record is available.
- Crashes: police-reported collisions plus reviewed press-confirmed fatal crashes (all road users).
- All injuries: people with any reported injury (KABCO A/B/C or generic "injured").
- Moderate / Serious: suspected minor + suspected serious injuries (KABCO B + A).
- Deaths: killed or apparent death reported by police (KABCO K), plus fatalities confirmed in reviewed press reports before a police record is matched.
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Notes: Police reports and press-first fatal crash records can be corrected after initial publication. When a press-first record is later matched to a police collision record, CrashCount uses the matched record instead of counting it twice. We cannot verify "death within 30 days" or hospital outcomes, so small differences from DOT totals are possible. Minor incidents without a police report or reviewed fatal press report are not included.
CloseCaught Speeding in Sunset Park (West) LWG4456 — 160 times
- 160 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 monthsNY LWG4456 · 2025 Gray Cadillac SuburbanCaught here 1 time in the last 12 months.Typically speeds citywide in: Annadale-Huguenot-Prince's Bay-Woodrow (35), Great Kills-Eltingville (19), and Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills (15).
- 160 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 monthsNY KXH2766 · 2022 Gray Kia SedanCaught here 3 times in the last 12 months.Typically speeds citywide in: Tompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox Hills (43), Mariner's Harbor-Arlington-Graniteville (21), and West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill (17).
- 103 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 monthsNY LFB3194 · 2023 Gray Toyota SuburbanCaught here 2 times in the last 12 months.Typically speeds citywide in: Port Richmond (15), Mariner's Harbor-Arlington-Graniteville (11), and St. George-New Brighton (9).
- 103 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 monthsNY LPU9059 · 2024 Black Volkswagen SedanCaught here 1 time in the last 12 months.Typically speeds citywide in: Mariner's Harbor-Arlington-Graniteville (31), New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis (13), and St. George-New Brighton (9).
- 95 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 monthsNY LFB4140 · 2023 Black Toyota SuburbanCaught here 1 time in the last 12 months.Typically speeds citywide in: Mariner's Harbor-Arlington-Graniteville (19), Tompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox Hills (13), and St. George-New Brighton (8).
About this list
This ranks vehicles caught speeding in this area during the latest 12-month window by the number of NYC school-zone speed-camera violations they received anywhere in the city during that same window.
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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Carnage in Sunset Park (West) 10 Contusion/Bruise (Lower leg/foot)
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▸ Killed 1
▸ Crush Injuries 2
▸ Severe Lacerations 1
▸ Concussion 4
▸ Fracture/Dislocation 6
▸ Internal Injury 3
▸ Whiplash 31
▸ Contusion/Bruise 23
▸ Abrasion 16
▸ Pain/Nausea 3
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Crashes by Hour in Sunset Park (West) 5 PM • 36 injuries ↑125%
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We calculate these costs using a method developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA. It gives one set of costs for crashes with injuries and another for crashes with no reported injuries.
Crashes with injuries cost much more because the method includes things like lost work, medical care, and long-term harm. NHTSA says crash costs include "lost productivity, medical, legal and court costs, emergency service, insurance administration, congestion, property damage, and workplace losses."
These are estimates, not bills. "Other harm" is the part of the broader estimate that goes beyond direct bills and insurance claims. It captures pain, disability, and lost quality of life.
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Preventable Speeding 2,125 16+ offenders ↓37%
Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders
Sunset Park (West)
Speed data through 2026-08-31
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Preventable tickets (≥16) — 2026 year-to-date
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≥ 16
- ≥ 6: 5,419 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 7,785 2025 year-to-date
- ≥ 16: 2,125 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 3,378 2025 year-to-date
Pedestrian Injuries 98% by Cars and Trucks →0%
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We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the year selector to compare the current window with the prior period.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the broad categories we use to track vehicle harm.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians do not appear in this card.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
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2022 only
Recent win: Environmental activists call for a crack down on e-commerce warehouses in New York City
- 2022-09-08 · Leadership · gothamist.com · ↑ helps gradeCouncilmember Alexa Avilés pushes new rules to rein in e-commerce warehouses. The bill would block massive facilities near homes, schools, and parks. It demands public review and stricter permits. The aim: less truck traffic, cleaner air, safer streets.
- 2022-06-02 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
- 2022-05-31 · Vote · Open States · ↓ hurts gradeAssembly and Senate passed A 8933. The bill shields emergency vehicle operators from fines for traffic violations during medical calls. Vulnerable road users face more risk. Accountability weakens. Streets grow more dangerous.
- 2022-05-31 · Vote · Open States · ↓ hurts gradeAssembly and Senate passed A 8933. The bill shields emergency vehicle operators from fines for traffic violations during medical calls. Vulnerable road users face more risk. Accountability weakens. Streets grow more dangerous.
2022 year-to-date
Recent win: Environmental activists call for a crack down on e-commerce warehouses in New York City
- 2022-09-08 · Leadership · gothamist.com · ↑ helps gradeCouncilmember Alexa Avilés pushes new rules to rein in e-commerce warehouses. The bill would block massive facilities near homes, schools, and parks. It demands public review and stricter permits. The aim: less truck traffic, cleaner air, safer streets.
- 2022-06-02 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
- 2022-05-31 · Vote · Open States · ↓ hurts gradeAssembly and Senate passed A 8933. The bill shields emergency vehicle operators from fines for traffic violations during medical calls. Vulnerable road users face more risk. Accountability weakens. Streets grow more dangerous.
- 2022-05-31 · Vote · Open States · ↓ hurts gradeAssembly and Senate passed A 8933. The bill shields emergency vehicle operators from fines for traffic violations during medical calls. Vulnerable road users face more risk. Accountability weakens. Streets grow more dangerous.
2023 only
Recent win: Lawmakers say influx of e-commerce warehouses has spiked greenhouse gas emissions in Red Hook, urge regulation
- 2023-11-29 · Leadership · brooklynpaper.com · ↑ helps gradeRed Hook chokes on truck fumes. Lawmakers move. The Clean Deliveries Act aims to cut emissions from sprawling e-commerce warehouses. Kristen Gonzalez and others demand action. Diesel trucks crowd narrow streets. Pollution and danger rise. Residents pay the price.
- 2023-07-18 · Leadership · amny.com · ↑ helps gradeBrooklyn officials demand equal tolls on all Manhattan crossings. They warn free bridges funnel traffic into certain neighborhoods. Their letter calls for fairness. The MTA stays silent. The Traffic Mobility Review Board will decide. Streets hang in the balance.
- 2023-06-06 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeAlbany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.
- 2023-06-06 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeAlbany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.
2023 year-to-date
Recent win: Pols call for ‘equalized tolling’ on all crossings into Manhattan under congestion pricing on eve of board deliberations
- 2023-07-18 · Leadership · amny.com · ↑ helps gradeBrooklyn officials demand equal tolls on all Manhattan crossings. They warn free bridges funnel traffic into certain neighborhoods. Their letter calls for fairness. The MTA stays silent. The Traffic Mobility Review Board will decide. Streets hang in the balance.
- 2023-06-06 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeAlbany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.
- 2023-06-06 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeAlbany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.
- 2023-06-06 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeMitaynes votes yes to require recall checks before used car sales.
2024 only
Recent win: Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady: Council passes
- 2024-06-07 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeAssembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
- 2024-06-07 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeAssembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
- 2024-06-07 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeLawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
- 2024-06-06 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeLawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
2024 year-to-date
Recent win: Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady: Council passes
- 2024-06-07 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeAssembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
- 2024-06-07 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeAssembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
- 2024-06-07 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeLawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
- 2024-06-06 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeLawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
2025 only
Recent win: Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes
- 2025-07-24 · Leadership · BKReader · ↑ helps gradeEighty 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.
- 2025-07-23 · Leadership · Brooklyn Paper · ↓ hurts gradeTwo pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
- 2025-06-17 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
- 2025-06-16 · Vote · Open States · ↓ hurts gradeSenate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
2025 year-to-date
Recent win: Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes
- 2025-07-24 · Leadership · BKReader · ↑ helps gradeEighty 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.
- 2025-07-23 · Leadership · Brooklyn Paper · ↓ hurts gradeTwo pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
- 2025-06-17 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
- 2025-06-16 · Vote · Open States · ↓ hurts gradeSenate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
2026 year-to-date
Recent win: Mamdani greenlights long-delayed Third Avenue safety overhaul in Brooklyn, targets 2028 finish
- 2026-10-28 · Leadership · Brooklyn Paper · ↑ helps gradeMayor Mamdani revived a 2.1-mile Third Avenue redesign. It follows a hit-and-run killing and a decade of deaths. The plan adds protected bike lanes and shorter crossings on a high-speed corridor.
- 2026-10-20 · Leadership · BKReader · ↑ helps gradeAfter a Third Avenue traffic death, Sunset Park rallied for changes. The corridor has seen drivers kill six pedestrians and five cyclists since 2014. They demanded quick fixes now and a full redesign later.
- 2026-10-15 · Leadership · BKReader · ↑ helps gradeRed Hook advocates pressed lawmakers on delivery hubs. They tied warehouses to crash risk and dirty air. They backed Intro 53, the Clean Deliveries Act, and the Delivery Protection Act.
- 2026-09-21 · Leadership · Streetsblog Empire State · ↓ hurts gradeAcross New York, officials rolled out uneven e-bike crackdowns while illegal, high-speed e-motos stay hard to spot. The rules sprawl. The street stays tense for walkers and riders.
From 2022
Recent win: Mamdani greenlights long-delayed Third Avenue safety overhaul in Brooklyn, targets 2028 finish
- 2026-10-28 · Leadership · Brooklyn Paper · ↑ helps gradeMayor Mamdani revived a 2.1-mile Third Avenue redesign. It follows a hit-and-run killing and a decade of deaths. The plan adds protected bike lanes and shorter crossings on a high-speed corridor.
- 2026-10-20 · Leadership · BKReader · ↑ helps gradeAfter a Third Avenue traffic death, Sunset Park rallied for changes. The corridor has seen drivers kill six pedestrians and five cyclists since 2014. They demanded quick fixes now and a full redesign later.
- 2026-10-15 · Leadership · BKReader · ↑ helps gradeRed Hook advocates pressed lawmakers on delivery hubs. They tied warehouses to crash risk and dirty air. They backed Intro 53, the Clean Deliveries Act, and the Delivery Protection Act.
- 2026-09-21 · Leadership · Streetsblog Empire State · ↓ hurts gradeAcross New York, officials rolled out uneven e-bike crackdowns while illegal, high-speed e-motos stay hard to spot. The rules sprawl. The street stays tense for walkers and riders.
Email:
mitaynesm@nyassembly.gov
District Office:
4907 4th Ave. Suite 1A, Brooklyn, NY 11220
718-492-6334
4907 4th Ave. Suite 1A, Brooklyn, NY 11220
718-492-6334
Legislative Office:
Room 741, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-3821
Room 741, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-3821
Twitter:
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Council Member Alexa Avilés A (100)
Council Member Alexa Avilés
District 38
District 38
Street Safety Record
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Recent win: Mamdani greenlights long-delayed Third Avenue safety overhaul in Brooklyn, targets 2028 finish
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2022 year-to-date
Recent win: Mamdani greenlights long-delayed Third Avenue safety overhaul in Brooklyn, targets 2028 finish
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Recent win: Mamdani greenlights long-delayed Third Avenue safety overhaul in Brooklyn, targets 2028 finish
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2023 year-to-date
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Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting standing or parking a vehicle within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection
- 2024-12-19 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts gradeAvilés votes yes on bill requiring FDNY consultation for street projects.
- 2024-12-05 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeCouncil bill bars cars from blocking crosswalks. No standing or parking within 20 feet. City must install daylighting barriers at 1,000 intersections yearly. Streets clear. Sightlines open. Danger cut.
- • Neutral2024-09-26 · Sponsor · NYC Council – LegistarCouncil bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
- 2024-09-26 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeCouncil ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
2024 year-to-date
Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way: Council passes
- • Neutral2024-09-26 · Sponsor · NYC Council – LegistarCouncil bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
- 2024-09-26 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeCouncil ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
- 2024-08-15 · Vote · NYC Council – LegistarCity law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
- 2024-04-18 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeCouncil orders swift removal of abandoned and unplated cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. Police target vehicles with missing or fake plates. Fewer hazards for those on foot and bike.
2025 only
Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requirements for police department high-speed vehicle pursuits
- 2025-10-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeStricter limits, supervisor authorization, and a ban on PIT maneuvers reduce the frequency and intensity of high‑speed chases, lowering risk to pedestrians and cyclists. Aerial handoff and disengagement further shift enforcement away from dangerous street pursuits, improving system-wide safety.
- 2025-10-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – LegistarInt 1446-2025 forces DOT to accept sidewalk and roadway cafe applications online and at public locations. Applicants can save drafts. It bars mandatory professional drawing approval while preserving DOT review of required clearances.
- 2025-08-26 · Leadership · amny.com · ↑ helps gradeMayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
- 2025-07-24 · Leadership · BKReader · ↑ helps gradeEighty 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.
2025 year-to-date
Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requirements for police department high-speed vehicle pursuits
- 2025-10-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeStricter limits, supervisor authorization, and a ban on PIT maneuvers reduce the frequency and intensity of high‑speed chases, lowering risk to pedestrians and cyclists. Aerial handoff and disengagement further shift enforcement away from dangerous street pursuits, improving system-wide safety.
- 2025-10-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – LegistarInt 1446-2025 forces DOT to accept sidewalk and roadway cafe applications online and at public locations. Applicants can save drafts. It bars mandatory professional drawing approval while preserving DOT review of required clearances.
- 2025-08-26 · Leadership · amny.com · ↑ helps gradeMayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
- 2025-07-24 · Leadership · BKReader · ↑ helps gradeEighty 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.
2026 year-to-date
Recent win: Mamdani greenlights long-delayed Third Avenue safety overhaul in Brooklyn, targets 2028 finish
- 2026-10-28 · Leadership · Brooklyn Paper · ↑ helps gradeMayor Mamdani revived a 2.1-mile Third Avenue redesign. It follows a hit-and-run killing and a decade of deaths. The plan adds protected bike lanes and shorter crossings on a high-speed corridor.
- 2026-10-28 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps gradeCity Hall moved to reshape Brooklyn’s deadly Third Avenue. Protected bike lanes and shorter crossings are planned. Seventeen deaths in a decade hang over the corridor.
- 2026-10-15 · Leadership · BKReader · ↑ helps gradeRed Hook advocates pressed lawmakers on delivery hubs. They tied warehouses to crash risk and dirty air. They backed Intro 53, the Clean Deliveries Act, and the Delivery Protection Act.
- 2026-10-15 · Leadership · BKReader · ↑ helps gradeCity Hall and DOT backed a Citi Bike push into Brownsville, East New York, Kensington, and Bay Ridge. More docks. More riders. Less car dependence on dangerous streets.
From 2022
Recent win: Mamdani greenlights long-delayed Third Avenue safety overhaul in Brooklyn, targets 2028 finish
- 2026-10-28 · Leadership · Brooklyn Paper · ↑ helps gradeMayor Mamdani revived a 2.1-mile Third Avenue redesign. It follows a hit-and-run killing and a decade of deaths. The plan adds protected bike lanes and shorter crossings on a high-speed corridor.
- 2026-10-28 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps gradeCity Hall moved to reshape Brooklyn’s deadly Third Avenue. Protected bike lanes and shorter crossings are planned. Seventeen deaths in a decade hang over the corridor.
- 2026-10-15 · Leadership · BKReader · ↑ helps gradeRed Hook advocates pressed lawmakers on delivery hubs. They tied warehouses to crash risk and dirty air. They backed Intro 53, the Clean Deliveries Act, and the Delivery Protection Act.
- 2026-10-15 · Leadership · BKReader · ↑ helps gradeCity Hall and DOT backed a Citi Bike push into Brownsville, East New York, Kensington, and Bay Ridge. More docks. More riders. Less car dependence on dangerous streets.
Email:
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District Office:
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718-439-9012
4417 4th Avenue, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11220
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Legislative Office:
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212-788-7387
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212-788-7387
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2022 only
Recent win: Attorney Arrested for ‘Criminal Mischief’ Charge Will Sue Driver for Wrongful Arrest
- 2022-12-14 · Leadership · gothamist.com · ↓ hurts gradeDrivers hide plates. Cameras miss them. Streets stay dangerous. Senator Gounardes pushes a bill to pay citizens for reporting illegal plates. Police claim action, but advocates see little change. The bill sits in committee. Ghost cars keep rolling.
- 2022-12-01 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps gradePolice arrested Adam White for removing plastic from a hidden plate. Charges dropped. Council Member Restler pushes Int. 501: fines for blocking lanes, rewards for civilian reporting. Politicians call for accountability. Defaced plates shield reckless drivers. Streets stay dangerous.
- 2022-11-17 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps gradeLawmakers and advocates rallied in Manhattan. They demanded more money for the MTA. They want six-minute bus and subway service. They warned against service cuts and fare hikes. They called for gas tax revenue to fund transit. Riders need safe, frequent service.
- 2022-10-21 · Leadership · brooklynpaper.com · ↑ helps gradeCouncilmember Restler and Brooklyn leaders want DOT to flip Bond Street’s traffic northbound after Schermerhorn’s redesign. Locals face gridlock. Community Board 2 backs the move. They demand DOT protect the Bond Street bike lane with a physical barrier.
2022 year-to-date
Recent win: Street relief: Downtown Brooklynites ask DOT to flip traffic on Bond Street after Schermerhorn redesign
- 2022-10-21 · Leadership · brooklynpaper.com · ↑ helps gradeCouncilmember Restler and Brooklyn leaders want DOT to flip Bond Street’s traffic northbound after Schermerhorn’s redesign. Locals face gridlock. Community Board 2 backs the move. They demand DOT protect the Bond Street bike lane with a physical barrier.
- 2022-10-12 · Leadership · amny.com · ↑ helps gradeOfficials cut the ribbon on a fortified, two-way bike lane on Schermerhorn Street. Cyclists now ride behind parked cars, shielded from traffic. The old, chaotic street saw 29 cyclist injuries and one death. Councilmember Restler pushed for this change.
- 2022-10-12 · Leadership · amny.com · ↑ helps gradeCity officials cut the ribbon on a new two-way protected bike lane on Schermerhorn Street. Cyclists now ride behind parked cars, shielded from traffic. Councilmember Lincoln Restler pushed for the overhaul after years of crashes and blocked lanes. Safety comes first.
- 2022-09-01 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps gradeSpeed cameras now run all day, every day. Tickets soared 70 percent in three weeks. Most violations hit at night and weekends—times once uncovered. Officials say the surge proves drivers speed when unchecked. The city claims this crackdown will save lives.
2023 only
Recent win: Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, S.2447/A.5234, which would increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.: Council vote fails
- 2023-12-31 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeCouncil backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
- 2023-12-20 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeCouncil backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
- 2023-12-20 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeCouncil backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
- 2023-12-20 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeCouncil backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
2023 year-to-date
Recent win: Red Hook Pushes for Direct Bus to Manhattan; MTA Says (Wait for It) There’s Too Much ‘Congestion’
- 2023-10-25 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↓ hurts gradeThe Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program died. No new law stands in its place. City Hall drags its feet. Reckless drivers keep rolling. State efforts stall. Vulnerable New Yorkers remain exposed. The streets stay dangerous. The clock runs out. Nothing changes.
- 2023-10-25 · Leadership · streetsblog.org · ↓ hurts gradeThe Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program died on October 26, 2023. No new law replaced it. Repeat speeders now face only $50 fines. City leaders showed no urgency. State bills to curb reckless driving have stalled. Vulnerable road users remain exposed.
- 2023-10-23 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps gradeRed Hook wants a direct bus to Manhattan. The MTA says no. Residents wait. Cars clog the tunnel. Advocates demand space for buses, not excuses. The city’s working class and disabled riders are left stranded. The fight for fair transit continues.
- 2023-10-13 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps gradeMayor Adams left Ashland Place unfinished. Cyclists lost a safe route. Advocates, officials, and residents rallied. They blamed City Hall for caving to a developer. The most dangerous block remains untouched. Eighty-eight crashes scar the street. Safety took a back seat.
2024 only
Recent win: Here’s how New Yorkers really feel about congestion pricing
- 2024-12-03 · Leadership · amny.com · ↑ helps gradeMTA’s congestion pricing plan splits New Yorkers. Council Member Holden calls it betrayal. Poll shows narrow support. Some see a cash grab, others hope for better transit. The $9 fee hits drivers. The city waits for the impact.
- 2024-11-25 · Leadership · brooklynpaper.com · ↑ helps gradeBay Ridge’s parks and promenade get $30 million for repairs and upgrades. Community Board 10 approves. New lighting, wider paths, and more green space promised. Council Member Justin Brannan funds and supports. Cyclists and pedestrians get safer, smoother routes. No timeline yet.
- 2024-11-08 · Leadership · streetsblog.org · ↑ helps gradeGovernor Hochul cuts the congestion toll to $9. The move aims to beat a Trump block. Experts warn the lower fee will not cut traffic like the original $15 plan. Urgency grows as the MTA stalls projects. Vulnerable road users wait for relief.
- 2024-11-08 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↓ hurts gradeGovernor Hochul slashes NYC’s congestion toll to $9. The move aims to beat a federal block but guts traffic reduction. Streets will see less relief. The plan leaves vulnerable road users exposed. The city trades speed and safety for political timing.
2024 year-to-date
Recent win: Atlantic Avenue upgrade: Locals celebrate major safety fixes coming to dangerous corridor
- 2024-09-12 · Leadership · nypost.com · ↑ helps gradeA white SUV struck a 74-year-old man in a Bay Ridge crosswalk. The driver did not slow down. The victim flew through the air. He died at the hospital. The driver fled. Senator Gounardes called for prosecution and safer streets.
- 2024-09-12 · Leadership · brooklynpaper.com · ↑ helps gradeA white SUV struck and killed a 74-year-old man in a Bay Ridge crosswalk. The driver fled. Council Member Justin Brannan called out the violence. Police search for answers. Grief and anger grip the neighborhood. The victim’s family mourns. Justice remains elusive.
- 2024-09-12 · Leadership · nydailynews.com · ↑ helps gradeA white SUV struck Segundo Reina-Gaon, 74, in a Brooklyn crosswalk. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed Reina-Gaon to the hospital. He died. Police set up a checkpoint. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes had raised safety concerns at this spot days before.
- 2024-07-26 · Leadership · brooklynpaper.com · ↑ helps gradeAtlantic Avenue gets a lifeline. New mid-block crossings, concrete islands, and curb extensions aim to slow cars and protect people. Local leaders call it overdue. For years, crashes haunted this corridor. Now, the city moves to put people before traffic.
2025 only
Recent win: Republican Signs On To Super Speeder Bill, After Defending Reckless Driving
- 2025-12-29 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↓ hurts gradeStreetsblog hands out sharp awards. They name names. They count broken promises and broken bodies. The targets are drivers, dodging pols, and dozing agencies.
- 2025-11-24 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps gradeAssembly Member Michael Novakhov endorsed the Stop Super Speeders bill on Nov. 24, 2025, after previously defending reckless driving. The bill would force speed‑limiters into repeat offenders’ cars after repeated camera tickets, aiming to prevent deadly high‑speed crashes.
- 2025-11-24 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps gradeA Brooklyn Republican who defended speeding at a funeral endorsed the Stop Super Speeders bill on 2025-11-24. The measure would install speed-limiting devices in repeat speeders’ cars to force compliance with posted limits.
- 2025-11-12 · Leadership · New York Post · ↑ helps gradeProposal would force court-ordered speed-limiter devices into chronic speeders’ cars. Devices link to ignitions, cap speed by GPS, and reset by zones. Demo held Nov. 12, 2025. Backers say the tech can slow deadly drivers and save lives.
2025 year-to-date
Recent win: Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators
- 2025-08-11 · Leadership · BKReader · ↑ helps gradeElevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
- 2025-08-11 · Leadership · Brooklyn Paper · ↑ helps gradeMTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
- 2025-08-11 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps gradeSummer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
- 2025-08-10 · Leadership · Brooklyn Paper · ↑ helps gradeState officials will add elevators to Smith-9th Street station, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The lifts expand access and push riders toward transit — cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to street car traffic and easing danger for vulnerable users.
2026 year-to-date
Recent win: Mamdani greenlights long-delayed Third Avenue safety overhaul in Brooklyn, targets 2028 finish
- 2026-10-28 · Leadership · Brooklyn Paper · ↑ helps gradeMayor Mamdani revived a 2.1-mile Third Avenue redesign. It follows a hit-and-run killing and a decade of deaths. The plan adds protected bike lanes and shorter crossings on a high-speed corridor.
- 2026-10-20 · Leadership · BKReader · ↑ helps gradeAfter a Third Avenue traffic death, Sunset Park rallied for changes. The corridor has seen drivers kill six pedestrians and five cyclists since 2014. They demanded quick fixes now and a full redesign later.
- 2026-10-13 · Leadership · Streetsblog Empire State · ↑ helps gradeStreetsPAC rolled out 17 more Albany picks ahead of Nov. 3. It’s politics, not policy. The street rules stay put for now.
- 2026-08-31 · Leadership · BKReaderJiayi Zheng, 28, was struck at 55th Street and Third Avenue. Police say a black Cadillac hit her as she crossed, then fled. She suffered severe body trauma and died at NYU Langone.
From 2022
Recent win: Mamdani greenlights long-delayed Third Avenue safety overhaul in Brooklyn, targets 2028 finish
- 2026-10-28 · Leadership · Brooklyn Paper · ↑ helps gradeMayor Mamdani revived a 2.1-mile Third Avenue redesign. It follows a hit-and-run killing and a decade of deaths. The plan adds protected bike lanes and shorter crossings on a high-speed corridor.
- 2026-10-20 · Leadership · BKReader · ↑ helps gradeAfter a Third Avenue traffic death, Sunset Park rallied for changes. The corridor has seen drivers kill six pedestrians and five cyclists since 2014. They demanded quick fixes now and a full redesign later.
- 2026-10-13 · Leadership · Streetsblog Empire State · ↑ helps gradeStreetsPAC rolled out 17 more Albany picks ahead of Nov. 3. It’s politics, not policy. The street rules stay put for now.
- 2026-08-31 · Leadership · BKReaderJiayi Zheng, 28, was struck at 55th Street and Third Avenue. Police say a black Cadillac hit her as she crossed, then fled. She suffered severe body trauma and died at NYU Langone.
Email:
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497 Carroll St. Suite 31, Brooklyn, NY 11215
718-238-6044
497 Carroll St. Suite 31, Brooklyn, NY 11215
718-238-6044
Legislative Office:
Room 917, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
518-455-3270
Room 917, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
518-455-3270
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