Dragged to Death: City Lets Kids Bleed for Parking Spots

A sedan struck parked cars on Atlantic Ave. Three people hurt. Police cite steering failure. Passengers suffered chest and neck injuries. Metal and glass scattered. Brooklyn night, sharp and sudden.

A sedan traveling east on Atlantic Ave crashed into parked cars near Grand Ave in Brooklyn. Three people were injured, including a 49-year-old female passenger with chest injuries and a 49-year-old female driver with neck injuries. According to the police report, 'Steering Failure' was listed as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and passengers shaken. No other driver errors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824743 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

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

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

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

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

A pick-up truck turned left on Bedford Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. The truck struck the cyclist. The cyclist suffered a head injury. Failure to yield caused the crash.

A pick-up truck making a left turn collided with a cyclist traveling straight on Bedford Avenue at Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The 28-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a head abrasion and partial ejection. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this was not listed as a cause. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823887 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.

NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.

• Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-29

A distracted driver slammed into a standing vehicle on Kingston Ave. The man suffered a head contusion. Police cite driver inattention as the cause.

A 36-year-old man operating a motorized vehicle was injured after crashing into a standing vehicle on Kingston Ave near Pacific St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver suffered a head contusion and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823835 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Zohran Mamdani beat Andrew Cuomo for the Democratic mayoral nod. He vows faster buses, more bike lanes, and car-free space. Streets remain deadly. Change hinges on action.

Bill number not assigned. On June 26, 2025, Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic primary for NYC mayor. The matter, as reported by Sophia Lebowitz, states Mamdani's platform: 'make buses fast and free, add more protected bike lanes, and increase car-free public space.' Mamdani promises political will for proven safety measures. No specific legislation or committee action yet. The safety analyst notes: 'The event describes a political nomination outcome without reference to any specific transportation policy or legislation, so it has no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.'

• Here’s What Mamdani Can Steal From Other Candidates To Strengthen His Livable Streets Platform, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-26

A moped struck a parked sedan on St Marks Ave. The moped driver was partially ejected and hurt. Police cite passing too closely and other vehicular factors. No pedestrians involved. System failed to protect.

A moped and a parked sedan collided at 853 St Marks Ave in Brooklyn. The moped driver, age 35, was partially ejected and suffered arm injuries. According to the police report, 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The sedan was parked at the time. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The moped driver wore a helmet, as noted in the report. Systemic risks remain for vulnerable road users when vehicles and mopeds share tight streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823468 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Albany stalled. Lawmakers dragged their feet. No new laws for safer streets. Pedestrians and cyclists left exposed. The car stays king. The status quo kills. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.

""Sometimes we can’t account for whether or not the trucks actually got down the block, or whether or not cars are obstructing them," Cunningham told Streetsblog. "That destroys our catch basins because they don’t get clean."" -- Brian Cunningham

The 2025 Albany legislative session ended June 25, with lawmakers failing to pass key street safety bills. The Streetsblog NYC report reads: "Our elected officials in Albany have failed the livable streets movement again." Despite support for measures like speed camera reauthorization, most bills to protect pedestrians and cyclists died in committee or never reached the floor. Assembly Member Amy Sohn and others criticized the lack of action. The only major win was extending the city’s speed camera program. A safety analyst notes: 'Failure to advance livable streets policies likely maintains the status quo, which typically prioritizes car-centric infrastructure and neglects the safety and needs of pedestrians and cyclists.' The session’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users at risk. No progress. No protection.

• D-Minus! The Albany Report Card for 2025, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-25

Seventeen-year-old Jhoan Puga died after his moped struck a turning car in Midwood. His passenger was thrown and critically hurt. The crash left trauma and questions in its wake.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-24), Jhoan Puga, 17, was riding a gas moped north on East Eighth St. in Brooklyn when he collided with a Genesis G80 driven by a 71-year-old man making a left turn. The impact threw Puga and his passenger, causing severe injuries. The article states, "Jhoan later died at the hospital." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD collision squad is investigating. The crash highlights risks at intersections and the vulnerability of moped riders in city traffic.

• Teen Killed, Passenger Hurt In Moped Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-24

A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.

NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.

• Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-22

A BMW SUV and a moped collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The crash left several occupants shaken. The street saw impact, metal, and pain.

A collision between a BMW SUV and a moped occurred on Atlantic Avenue at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured in the leg and remained conscious. Four other occupants—three in the SUV and one on the moped—were involved, with unspecified injuries. The crash report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors, while the moped was struck at the center front end. The report does not blame any victim. The facts point to driver error as the root cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821708 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Streetsblog gathered street-safety leaders. They ranked mayoral candidates by their promises for safer streets. No council action. No new law. Just a sharp look at who stands with people, not cars. The city’s future rides on these choices.

On June 19, 2025, Streetsblog NYC published 'Streetsblog Celebrities Reveal Their Mayoral Rankings!' The article asked, 'Who did the legends of the livable streets movement rank for mayor?' and used a ranked-choice simulator to show results. No council bill, vote, or committee action took place. No council members were involved. Instead, advocates like Zohran Mamdani, Brad Lander, Zellnor Myrie, Adrienne Adams, Michael Blake, and Scott Stringer ranked candidates based on their records and promises for safer streets. Streetsblog made no endorsements. According to safety analysts, this event did not create any policy or legislative change for pedestrian or cyclist safety. It simply revealed which candidates street-safety advocates trust to protect vulnerable road users.

• Streetsblog Celebrities Reveal Their Mayoral Rankings!, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-19

Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17

White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Senate 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.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.

• File S 7785, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Andrew Cuomo’s car got two more speed-camera tickets. That makes four in three months. Each violation happened near Brooklyn schools. Cuomo’s team paid the fines. Leaders who speed endanger walkers and riders. Streets stay deadly when the powerful ignore the law.

On June 16, 2025, Streetsblog NYC reported that former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s car received two new speed-camera tickets, bringing the total to four in three months. The article states: "The car is driven by multiple people, all of whom have been reminded to obey the speed limit, and there are no outstanding tickets." Cuomo’s spokesperson, Esther Jensen, noted his past support for speed cameras. Mayoral rival Brad Lander and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani criticized Cuomo’s record, calling his driving 'reckless and unlawful.' Zellnor Myrie’s spokesperson, Julia Rose, said Cuomo acts above the law. The safety analyst notes: this event describes an individual's driving and parking behavior but does not constitute a policy change or legislation affecting population-level safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

• No Mo, Cuomo! Scofflaw Ex-Gov. Caught Speeding Two More Times, Bringing Total to 4 Tix in 3 Months, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-16

State Senator Zellnor Myrie biked Brooklyn streets with reporter Dave Colon. He saw blocked lanes, heavy traffic, and real risk. Myrie called out the dangers for new cyclists. He backed safer bike lanes and fewer cars. The ride changed nothing systemic.

On June 16, 2025, State Senator Zellnor Myrie joined reporter Dave Colon for a bike ride through Brooklyn, as covered by Streetsblog NYC. The event was not a formal bill or committee action, but a public statement on street safety. Myrie said, "We should be making this as easy as possible and as safe as possible for as many people as possible." He highlighted blocked bike lanes, rising injuries, and the lack of protected infrastructure. Myrie voiced support for congestion pricing, safer streets, and reducing car dependency. The safety impact is neutral: a senator riding a bike is symbolic and does not directly change safety outcomes for pedestrians or cyclists.

• The Dave Colon Challenge: Zellnor Myrie Wants His Own Bike Now, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-16

Two sedans crashed at New York Ave. One driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Four others, including a child, were involved. No clear cause listed. Steel met steel. Pain followed.

Two sedans collided at 218 New York Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 23-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck and internal injuries. Four other occupants, including a 27-year-old woman and a child, were involved but not seriously hurt. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The crash underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants even in the absence of clear violations or errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820918 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan hit a nine-year-old girl crossing Park Place. She suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The crash left the child in shock.

A nine-year-old girl was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing Park Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred when the driver, heading east, hit the child at the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The girl suffered injuries to her entire body and was left in shock. She was not at an intersection or crosswalk at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820919 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04