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 15
▸ Crush Injuries 3
▸ Severe Bleeding 7
▸ Severe Lacerations 5
▸ Concussion 4
▸ Whiplash 27
▸ Contusion/Bruise 83
▸ Abrasion 51
▸ Pain/Nausea 16
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Bay Ridge
- 2023 Gray GMC Pickup (LED1645) – 170 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 Black Toyota Sedan (T708996C) – 108 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2021 Gray BMW Suburban (KZX4348) – 99 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Black Toyota Suburban (LFB3897) – 92 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 Blue Chevrolet Suburban (T101165C) – 89 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Two bike crashes on 3rd Avenue. One neighborhood’s ledger.
Bay Ridge: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 1, 2025
Just after 7 PM on Oct 27, at 93rd Street and 3rd Avenue, the driver of a sedan hit a man on a bike. Police records list the driver “turning improperly.” The cyclist was hurt. Source.
He is one name in a long roll. Since Jan 1, 2022, Bay Ridge has recorded 15 people killed, 1,561 injured, and 2,627 crashes. City data.
This Week
- Oct 27, 85th Street and 3rd Avenue: a driver turning left hit a cyclist; the rider suffered a head injury, police say. Record.
- Oct 20, 92nd Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway: a driver making a left hit a person in the crosswalk who was “crossing with signal,” per police. Record.
- Oct 10, Narrows Avenue at 81st Street: a 16‑year‑old girl walking on the sidewalk was struck amid a multi‑vehicle mess; she suffered crush injuries. Record.
The pattern does not let up
This year in Bay Ridge, crashes are down slightly from last year’s pace (553 vs 565), deaths are lower (1 vs 5), and injuries are higher (421 vs 345). City data.
Police list “failure to yield” and “driver inattention/distraction” again and again in local files. Left turns show up in the case notes. So do evening hours. Deaths appear at 7 AM and stack up again between 6 and 10 PM. Dataset.
Corners that keep breaking people
Shore Road has the worst toll among local spots, with deaths and serious injuries recorded there. So do 7th Avenue and 4th Avenue. These are the places that keep bleeding. Dataset.
On 3rd Avenue alone, two people on bikes were hit within an hour on Oct 27. One at 85th. One at 93rd. Both involved turning drivers. Police records.
What can be fixed now
Start where the bodies fall. Daylight corners on 3rd, 4th, and Shore so turning drivers can see people in the crosswalk. Give pedestrians a head start at signals and harden the turns. Mark and protect bike space on 3rd Avenue where the crashes cluster. Target enforcement at the 6–10 PM band and at 7 AM along these corridors. All of this matches what the files show: left turns, failure to yield, distraction, evening hours. City data.
City Hall and Albany hold the keys
Council Member Justin L. Brannan has pushed a blanket rule to put stop signs or signals at “all crosswalks.” “The city would be forced to put traffic signals or stops signs at the thousands of intersections without them,” Streetsblog reported when he introduced Int 1394‑2025. Coverage.
State Senator Andrew Gounardes is on record backing the Stop Super Speeders bill. Timeline. He also supported renewing the city’s speed‑camera program. Timeline. Assembly Member Alec Brook‑Krasny opposed that renewal. Timeline.
There is a cleaner lever the city can pull: lower speeds. Our city already has the authority. Use it. And Albany can stop repeat offenders with intelligent speed limiters for the worst plates. See how to press both fights here.
The ask
People walking and biking in Bay Ridge are paying for our delay. The fixes named above are routine. The policy levers exist. Call it what it is: a choice. Act now. Take action.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What happened in Bay Ridge in the past month?
▸ How bad is the toll since 2022?
▸ When are the worst hours?
▸ Which spots are the most dangerous?
▸ Where do local officials stand?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-01
- File Int 1394-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-09-25
- Sign of the Crimes: Bill Would Require ‘Stop’ or Red Light at All Intersections, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-09-25
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny
District 46
Council Member Justin L. Brannan
District 47
State Senator Andrew Gounardes
District 26
▸ Other Geographies
Bay Ridge Bay Ridge sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 68, District 47, AD 46, SD 26, Brooklyn CB10.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Bay Ridge
10Int 1386-2025
Brannan co-sponsors prompt street-furniture repairs, modestly improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Sep 10 - Int. 1386 demands repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. It forces public tracking of notices. It covers bike racks, shelters and bollards but excludes traffic signals. It aims to modestly improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.
Bill Int 1386-2025 (status: SPONSORSHIP) was filed 9/4/2025 and appears on the council record 9/10/2025. It is before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Julie Menin, Justin L. Brannan and Frank Morano joined. The bill requires the Department to log notices and repair or replace street furniture within three months, or record why not. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety and comfort for pedestrians and cyclists, though impact is limited by the three-month window and exclusion of traffic signals.
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File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
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Bus driver hits man in 94 St crosswalk▸Sep 5 - On 94 St at Ridge Blvd, a bus driver going west hit a 67-year-old man in a marked crosswalk. He fell with arm and hand abrasions. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A bus driver going straight west on 94 St hit a 67-year-old man who was crossing at Ridge Blvd in a marked crosswalk. The man suffered arm and hand abrasions and was conscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was "Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk," and the bus was "Going Straight Ahead" westbound. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were recorded in the report. This crash happened in Brooklyn at 7:10 a.m., near 94 St and Ridge Blvd. The impact sent a pedestrian to the ground in a place that should be safe.
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Distracted driver in parked SUV injures cyclist▸Aug 31 - A driver in a parked SUV and a northbound cyclist collided outside 7115 5 Ave in Brooklyn. The rider took a face bruise and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention. The report listed no vehicle damage.
A northbound bicyclist and a driver in a parked SUV crashed outside 7115 5 Ave in Brooklyn at 10:57 a.m. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, suffered a facial contusion and stayed conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The SUV was listed as "Parked" before impact. The point of impact on the SUV was the right rear bumper. The bicycle’s point of impact was the center front. The report recorded no vehicle damage. Police listed the motorist and other parties with injury status as unspecified.
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Pickup Truck Backing Hits 50-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 23 - The driver of a pickup truck backed into a 50-year-old man at a Bay Ridge intersection. The pedestrian was injured and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe backing.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2024 Toyota pickup was backing westbound when he hit a 50-year-old man at an intersection in Bay Ridge. The impact struck the pickup's center back end. The pedestrian suffered whole-body injury, complained of pain, and was in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Backing Unsafely." Police recorded those driver errors. The report also notes the pedestrian's location as an intersection and his action as "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk," mentioned after the driver failures. The driver was the sole occupant.
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Two sedans collide on 65th Street▸Aug 23 - Two sedans met hard at 65th and Fourth. One went straight. One turned left. Metal buckled. A woman passenger bruised her leg. A man driver felt arm pain. Doors crushed. Sirens cut through Brooklyn heat.
Two sedans crashed at 65 St and 4 Ave in Brooklyn. One was heading east, going straight. The other was turning left, traveling south. A female rear passenger suffered a leg contusion. A male driver reported arm pain. According to the police report, vehicle impacts were to the center front end of the eastbound car and the right side of the turning car. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The turning driver held only a permit; the other driver was licensed. The data show no listed driver errors such as Failure to Yield, but the left-turn-versus-through movement and impact points frame a classic conflict. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded.
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Unlicensed Driver Crashes Sedan on 78th▸Aug 18 - An unlicensed 25-year-old man crashed a Honda sedan westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. The sedan sustained center front end damage.
The driver of a Honda sedan, a 25-year-old man, was injured when his vehicle crashed westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan sustained center-front impact and damage. Police records list the driver as unlicensed and note the vehicle was going straight ahead. Multiple occupants are listed in the report, with one injured driver specified. The record attributes the crash to driver errors: distraction and excessive speed.
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SUV U-turn Hits Cyclist on 4 Ave▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a 25-year-old male cyclist. The rider suffered an elbow and forearm contusion. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm and was listed as injured. The SUV driver was uninjured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact was at the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report lists no contributing actions for the bicyclist.
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill setting deadlines for school-adjacent traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Brannan Backs Misguided License ID Requirement For E‑Bikes▸Aug 12 - City Hall pressed Lyft to demand driver's licenses for Citi Bike e-bikes. The move blocks teens and riders without IDs. Ridership falls. Safety-in-numbers weakens. Equity splits wider while hazardous streets and vehicles remain the real threat.
""a disaster waiting to happen,"" -- Justin L. Brannan
Not a bill — a regulatory request. On August 12, 2025, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher asking for "appropriate age verification steps," such as requiring a driver's license or learner's permit. The action follows Mastro's June 5 emergency mandate capping e-bike speeds and a late-July letter from Council Member Justin Brannan, who called the self-reported age system "a disaster waiting to happen." Lyft says it is "currently reviewing" the letter. Safety analysts warn proof-based ID checks create barriers for marginalized riders without licenses, likely cutting mode shift, undermining street equity, and leaving systemic vehicle and infrastructure dangers unaddressed.
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NYC asks Lyft to require ID for Citi Bike e-bikes to curb underage riders,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer 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.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
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Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA 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.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
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Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
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Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators 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.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
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Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
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Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC▸Aug 11 - Two people died, one in Brooklyn, one in Manhattan. Both fell onto subway tracks. Trains struck. No criminality. Lives ended fast, steel and speed. Names withheld. City moves on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports two deaths on NYC subway tracks, one at Sutter Ave L station in Brooklyn, another at East Broadway F station in Manhattan. Both victims fell onto tracks and were struck by trains. Police said, "No criminality is suspected in either case." The article notes EMS pronounced both dead at the scene. Identities remain unreleased. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers in the subway system, with no mention of driver error or system changes.
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Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State 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.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, 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 said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable 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
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
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Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
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Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
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Cyclist Thrown on 5th Avenue at 73rd▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
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Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
Sep 10 - Int. 1386 demands repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. It forces public tracking of notices. It covers bike racks, shelters and bollards but excludes traffic signals. It aims to modestly improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.
Bill Int 1386-2025 (status: SPONSORSHIP) was filed 9/4/2025 and appears on the council record 9/10/2025. It is before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Julie Menin, Justin L. Brannan and Frank Morano joined. The bill requires the Department to log notices and repair or replace street furniture within three months, or record why not. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety and comfort for pedestrians and cyclists, though impact is limited by the three-month window and exclusion of traffic signals.
- File Int 1386-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-09-10
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Bus driver hits man in 94 St crosswalk▸Sep 5 - On 94 St at Ridge Blvd, a bus driver going west hit a 67-year-old man in a marked crosswalk. He fell with arm and hand abrasions. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A bus driver going straight west on 94 St hit a 67-year-old man who was crossing at Ridge Blvd in a marked crosswalk. The man suffered arm and hand abrasions and was conscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was "Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk," and the bus was "Going Straight Ahead" westbound. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were recorded in the report. This crash happened in Brooklyn at 7:10 a.m., near 94 St and Ridge Blvd. The impact sent a pedestrian to the ground in a place that should be safe.
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Distracted driver in parked SUV injures cyclist▸Aug 31 - A driver in a parked SUV and a northbound cyclist collided outside 7115 5 Ave in Brooklyn. The rider took a face bruise and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention. The report listed no vehicle damage.
A northbound bicyclist and a driver in a parked SUV crashed outside 7115 5 Ave in Brooklyn at 10:57 a.m. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, suffered a facial contusion and stayed conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The SUV was listed as "Parked" before impact. The point of impact on the SUV was the right rear bumper. The bicycle’s point of impact was the center front. The report recorded no vehicle damage. Police listed the motorist and other parties with injury status as unspecified.
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Pickup Truck Backing Hits 50-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 23 - The driver of a pickup truck backed into a 50-year-old man at a Bay Ridge intersection. The pedestrian was injured and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe backing.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2024 Toyota pickup was backing westbound when he hit a 50-year-old man at an intersection in Bay Ridge. The impact struck the pickup's center back end. The pedestrian suffered whole-body injury, complained of pain, and was in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Backing Unsafely." Police recorded those driver errors. The report also notes the pedestrian's location as an intersection and his action as "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk," mentioned after the driver failures. The driver was the sole occupant.
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Two sedans collide on 65th Street▸Aug 23 - Two sedans met hard at 65th and Fourth. One went straight. One turned left. Metal buckled. A woman passenger bruised her leg. A man driver felt arm pain. Doors crushed. Sirens cut through Brooklyn heat.
Two sedans crashed at 65 St and 4 Ave in Brooklyn. One was heading east, going straight. The other was turning left, traveling south. A female rear passenger suffered a leg contusion. A male driver reported arm pain. According to the police report, vehicle impacts were to the center front end of the eastbound car and the right side of the turning car. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The turning driver held only a permit; the other driver was licensed. The data show no listed driver errors such as Failure to Yield, but the left-turn-versus-through movement and impact points frame a classic conflict. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded.
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Unlicensed Driver Crashes Sedan on 78th▸Aug 18 - An unlicensed 25-year-old man crashed a Honda sedan westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. The sedan sustained center front end damage.
The driver of a Honda sedan, a 25-year-old man, was injured when his vehicle crashed westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan sustained center-front impact and damage. Police records list the driver as unlicensed and note the vehicle was going straight ahead. Multiple occupants are listed in the report, with one injured driver specified. The record attributes the crash to driver errors: distraction and excessive speed.
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SUV U-turn Hits Cyclist on 4 Ave▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a 25-year-old male cyclist. The rider suffered an elbow and forearm contusion. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm and was listed as injured. The SUV driver was uninjured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact was at the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report lists no contributing actions for the bicyclist.
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill setting deadlines for school-adjacent traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Brannan Backs Misguided License ID Requirement For E‑Bikes▸Aug 12 - City Hall pressed Lyft to demand driver's licenses for Citi Bike e-bikes. The move blocks teens and riders without IDs. Ridership falls. Safety-in-numbers weakens. Equity splits wider while hazardous streets and vehicles remain the real threat.
""a disaster waiting to happen,"" -- Justin L. Brannan
Not a bill — a regulatory request. On August 12, 2025, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher asking for "appropriate age verification steps," such as requiring a driver's license or learner's permit. The action follows Mastro's June 5 emergency mandate capping e-bike speeds and a late-July letter from Council Member Justin Brannan, who called the self-reported age system "a disaster waiting to happen." Lyft says it is "currently reviewing" the letter. Safety analysts warn proof-based ID checks create barriers for marginalized riders without licenses, likely cutting mode shift, undermining street equity, and leaving systemic vehicle and infrastructure dangers unaddressed.
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NYC asks Lyft to require ID for Citi Bike e-bikes to curb underage riders,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer 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.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA 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.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators 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.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC▸Aug 11 - Two people died, one in Brooklyn, one in Manhattan. Both fell onto subway tracks. Trains struck. No criminality. Lives ended fast, steel and speed. Names withheld. City moves on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports two deaths on NYC subway tracks, one at Sutter Ave L station in Brooklyn, another at East Broadway F station in Manhattan. Both victims fell onto tracks and were struck by trains. Police said, "No criminality is suspected in either case." The article notes EMS pronounced both dead at the scene. Identities remain unreleased. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers in the subway system, with no mention of driver error or system changes.
-
Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State 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.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, 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 said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
-
Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Cyclist Thrown on 5th Avenue at 73rd▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
4
Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
Sep 5 - On 94 St at Ridge Blvd, a bus driver going west hit a 67-year-old man in a marked crosswalk. He fell with arm and hand abrasions. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A bus driver going straight west on 94 St hit a 67-year-old man who was crossing at Ridge Blvd in a marked crosswalk. The man suffered arm and hand abrasions and was conscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was "Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk," and the bus was "Going Straight Ahead" westbound. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were recorded in the report. This crash happened in Brooklyn at 7:10 a.m., near 94 St and Ridge Blvd. The impact sent a pedestrian to the ground in a place that should be safe.
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Distracted driver in parked SUV injures cyclist▸Aug 31 - A driver in a parked SUV and a northbound cyclist collided outside 7115 5 Ave in Brooklyn. The rider took a face bruise and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention. The report listed no vehicle damage.
A northbound bicyclist and a driver in a parked SUV crashed outside 7115 5 Ave in Brooklyn at 10:57 a.m. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, suffered a facial contusion and stayed conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The SUV was listed as "Parked" before impact. The point of impact on the SUV was the right rear bumper. The bicycle’s point of impact was the center front. The report recorded no vehicle damage. Police listed the motorist and other parties with injury status as unspecified.
23
Pickup Truck Backing Hits 50-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 23 - The driver of a pickup truck backed into a 50-year-old man at a Bay Ridge intersection. The pedestrian was injured and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe backing.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2024 Toyota pickup was backing westbound when he hit a 50-year-old man at an intersection in Bay Ridge. The impact struck the pickup's center back end. The pedestrian suffered whole-body injury, complained of pain, and was in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Backing Unsafely." Police recorded those driver errors. The report also notes the pedestrian's location as an intersection and his action as "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk," mentioned after the driver failures. The driver was the sole occupant.
23
Two sedans collide on 65th Street▸Aug 23 - Two sedans met hard at 65th and Fourth. One went straight. One turned left. Metal buckled. A woman passenger bruised her leg. A man driver felt arm pain. Doors crushed. Sirens cut through Brooklyn heat.
Two sedans crashed at 65 St and 4 Ave in Brooklyn. One was heading east, going straight. The other was turning left, traveling south. A female rear passenger suffered a leg contusion. A male driver reported arm pain. According to the police report, vehicle impacts were to the center front end of the eastbound car and the right side of the turning car. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The turning driver held only a permit; the other driver was licensed. The data show no listed driver errors such as Failure to Yield, but the left-turn-versus-through movement and impact points frame a classic conflict. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded.
18
Unlicensed Driver Crashes Sedan on 78th▸Aug 18 - An unlicensed 25-year-old man crashed a Honda sedan westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. The sedan sustained center front end damage.
The driver of a Honda sedan, a 25-year-old man, was injured when his vehicle crashed westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan sustained center-front impact and damage. Police records list the driver as unlicensed and note the vehicle was going straight ahead. Multiple occupants are listed in the report, with one injured driver specified. The record attributes the crash to driver errors: distraction and excessive speed.
15
SUV U-turn Hits Cyclist on 4 Ave▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a 25-year-old male cyclist. The rider suffered an elbow and forearm contusion. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm and was listed as injured. The SUV driver was uninjured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact was at the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report lists no contributing actions for the bicyclist.
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill setting deadlines for school-adjacent traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Brannan Backs Misguided License ID Requirement For E‑Bikes▸Aug 12 - City Hall pressed Lyft to demand driver's licenses for Citi Bike e-bikes. The move blocks teens and riders without IDs. Ridership falls. Safety-in-numbers weakens. Equity splits wider while hazardous streets and vehicles remain the real threat.
""a disaster waiting to happen,"" -- Justin L. Brannan
Not a bill — a regulatory request. On August 12, 2025, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher asking for "appropriate age verification steps," such as requiring a driver's license or learner's permit. The action follows Mastro's June 5 emergency mandate capping e-bike speeds and a late-July letter from Council Member Justin Brannan, who called the self-reported age system "a disaster waiting to happen." Lyft says it is "currently reviewing" the letter. Safety analysts warn proof-based ID checks create barriers for marginalized riders without licenses, likely cutting mode shift, undermining street equity, and leaving systemic vehicle and infrastructure dangers unaddressed.
-
NYC asks Lyft to require ID for Citi Bike e-bikes to curb underage riders,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer 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.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA 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.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators 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.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC▸Aug 11 - Two people died, one in Brooklyn, one in Manhattan. Both fell onto subway tracks. Trains struck. No criminality. Lives ended fast, steel and speed. Names withheld. City moves on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports two deaths on NYC subway tracks, one at Sutter Ave L station in Brooklyn, another at East Broadway F station in Manhattan. Both victims fell onto tracks and were struck by trains. Police said, "No criminality is suspected in either case." The article notes EMS pronounced both dead at the scene. Identities remain unreleased. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers in the subway system, with no mention of driver error or system changes.
-
Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State 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.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, 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 said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
-
Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Cyclist Thrown on 5th Avenue at 73rd▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
4
Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
30
Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
Aug 31 - A driver in a parked SUV and a northbound cyclist collided outside 7115 5 Ave in Brooklyn. The rider took a face bruise and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention. The report listed no vehicle damage.
A northbound bicyclist and a driver in a parked SUV crashed outside 7115 5 Ave in Brooklyn at 10:57 a.m. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, suffered a facial contusion and stayed conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The SUV was listed as "Parked" before impact. The point of impact on the SUV was the right rear bumper. The bicycle’s point of impact was the center front. The report recorded no vehicle damage. Police listed the motorist and other parties with injury status as unspecified.
23
Pickup Truck Backing Hits 50-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 23 - The driver of a pickup truck backed into a 50-year-old man at a Bay Ridge intersection. The pedestrian was injured and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe backing.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2024 Toyota pickup was backing westbound when he hit a 50-year-old man at an intersection in Bay Ridge. The impact struck the pickup's center back end. The pedestrian suffered whole-body injury, complained of pain, and was in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Backing Unsafely." Police recorded those driver errors. The report also notes the pedestrian's location as an intersection and his action as "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk," mentioned after the driver failures. The driver was the sole occupant.
23
Two sedans collide on 65th Street▸Aug 23 - Two sedans met hard at 65th and Fourth. One went straight. One turned left. Metal buckled. A woman passenger bruised her leg. A man driver felt arm pain. Doors crushed. Sirens cut through Brooklyn heat.
Two sedans crashed at 65 St and 4 Ave in Brooklyn. One was heading east, going straight. The other was turning left, traveling south. A female rear passenger suffered a leg contusion. A male driver reported arm pain. According to the police report, vehicle impacts were to the center front end of the eastbound car and the right side of the turning car. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The turning driver held only a permit; the other driver was licensed. The data show no listed driver errors such as Failure to Yield, but the left-turn-versus-through movement and impact points frame a classic conflict. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded.
18
Unlicensed Driver Crashes Sedan on 78th▸Aug 18 - An unlicensed 25-year-old man crashed a Honda sedan westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. The sedan sustained center front end damage.
The driver of a Honda sedan, a 25-year-old man, was injured when his vehicle crashed westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan sustained center-front impact and damage. Police records list the driver as unlicensed and note the vehicle was going straight ahead. Multiple occupants are listed in the report, with one injured driver specified. The record attributes the crash to driver errors: distraction and excessive speed.
15
SUV U-turn Hits Cyclist on 4 Ave▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a 25-year-old male cyclist. The rider suffered an elbow and forearm contusion. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm and was listed as injured. The SUV driver was uninjured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact was at the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report lists no contributing actions for the bicyclist.
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill setting deadlines for school-adjacent traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Brannan Backs Misguided License ID Requirement For E‑Bikes▸Aug 12 - City Hall pressed Lyft to demand driver's licenses for Citi Bike e-bikes. The move blocks teens and riders without IDs. Ridership falls. Safety-in-numbers weakens. Equity splits wider while hazardous streets and vehicles remain the real threat.
""a disaster waiting to happen,"" -- Justin L. Brannan
Not a bill — a regulatory request. On August 12, 2025, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher asking for "appropriate age verification steps," such as requiring a driver's license or learner's permit. The action follows Mastro's June 5 emergency mandate capping e-bike speeds and a late-July letter from Council Member Justin Brannan, who called the self-reported age system "a disaster waiting to happen." Lyft says it is "currently reviewing" the letter. Safety analysts warn proof-based ID checks create barriers for marginalized riders without licenses, likely cutting mode shift, undermining street equity, and leaving systemic vehicle and infrastructure dangers unaddressed.
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NYC asks Lyft to require ID for Citi Bike e-bikes to curb underage riders,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer 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.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA 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.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
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Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators 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.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC▸Aug 11 - Two people died, one in Brooklyn, one in Manhattan. Both fell onto subway tracks. Trains struck. No criminality. Lives ended fast, steel and speed. Names withheld. City moves on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports two deaths on NYC subway tracks, one at Sutter Ave L station in Brooklyn, another at East Broadway F station in Manhattan. Both victims fell onto tracks and were struck by trains. Police said, "No criminality is suspected in either case." The article notes EMS pronounced both dead at the scene. Identities remain unreleased. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers in the subway system, with no mention of driver error or system changes.
-
Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State 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.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, 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 said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
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Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
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Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Cyclist Thrown on 5th Avenue at 73rd▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
4
Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
30
Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
Aug 23 - The driver of a pickup truck backed into a 50-year-old man at a Bay Ridge intersection. The pedestrian was injured and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe backing.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2024 Toyota pickup was backing westbound when he hit a 50-year-old man at an intersection in Bay Ridge. The impact struck the pickup's center back end. The pedestrian suffered whole-body injury, complained of pain, and was in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Backing Unsafely." Police recorded those driver errors. The report also notes the pedestrian's location as an intersection and his action as "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk," mentioned after the driver failures. The driver was the sole occupant.
23
Two sedans collide on 65th Street▸Aug 23 - Two sedans met hard at 65th and Fourth. One went straight. One turned left. Metal buckled. A woman passenger bruised her leg. A man driver felt arm pain. Doors crushed. Sirens cut through Brooklyn heat.
Two sedans crashed at 65 St and 4 Ave in Brooklyn. One was heading east, going straight. The other was turning left, traveling south. A female rear passenger suffered a leg contusion. A male driver reported arm pain. According to the police report, vehicle impacts were to the center front end of the eastbound car and the right side of the turning car. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The turning driver held only a permit; the other driver was licensed. The data show no listed driver errors such as Failure to Yield, but the left-turn-versus-through movement and impact points frame a classic conflict. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded.
18
Unlicensed Driver Crashes Sedan on 78th▸Aug 18 - An unlicensed 25-year-old man crashed a Honda sedan westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. The sedan sustained center front end damage.
The driver of a Honda sedan, a 25-year-old man, was injured when his vehicle crashed westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan sustained center-front impact and damage. Police records list the driver as unlicensed and note the vehicle was going straight ahead. Multiple occupants are listed in the report, with one injured driver specified. The record attributes the crash to driver errors: distraction and excessive speed.
15
SUV U-turn Hits Cyclist on 4 Ave▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a 25-year-old male cyclist. The rider suffered an elbow and forearm contusion. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm and was listed as injured. The SUV driver was uninjured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact was at the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report lists no contributing actions for the bicyclist.
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill setting deadlines for school-adjacent traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Brannan Backs Misguided License ID Requirement For E‑Bikes▸Aug 12 - City Hall pressed Lyft to demand driver's licenses for Citi Bike e-bikes. The move blocks teens and riders without IDs. Ridership falls. Safety-in-numbers weakens. Equity splits wider while hazardous streets and vehicles remain the real threat.
""a disaster waiting to happen,"" -- Justin L. Brannan
Not a bill — a regulatory request. On August 12, 2025, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher asking for "appropriate age verification steps," such as requiring a driver's license or learner's permit. The action follows Mastro's June 5 emergency mandate capping e-bike speeds and a late-July letter from Council Member Justin Brannan, who called the self-reported age system "a disaster waiting to happen." Lyft says it is "currently reviewing" the letter. Safety analysts warn proof-based ID checks create barriers for marginalized riders without licenses, likely cutting mode shift, undermining street equity, and leaving systemic vehicle and infrastructure dangers unaddressed.
-
NYC asks Lyft to require ID for Citi Bike e-bikes to curb underage riders,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer 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.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA 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.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators 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.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC▸Aug 11 - Two people died, one in Brooklyn, one in Manhattan. Both fell onto subway tracks. Trains struck. No criminality. Lives ended fast, steel and speed. Names withheld. City moves on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports two deaths on NYC subway tracks, one at Sutter Ave L station in Brooklyn, another at East Broadway F station in Manhattan. Both victims fell onto tracks and were struck by trains. Police said, "No criminality is suspected in either case." The article notes EMS pronounced both dead at the scene. Identities remain unreleased. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers in the subway system, with no mention of driver error or system changes.
-
Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State 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.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, 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 said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
-
Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Cyclist Thrown on 5th Avenue at 73rd▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
4
Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
30
Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
Aug 23 - Two sedans met hard at 65th and Fourth. One went straight. One turned left. Metal buckled. A woman passenger bruised her leg. A man driver felt arm pain. Doors crushed. Sirens cut through Brooklyn heat.
Two sedans crashed at 65 St and 4 Ave in Brooklyn. One was heading east, going straight. The other was turning left, traveling south. A female rear passenger suffered a leg contusion. A male driver reported arm pain. According to the police report, vehicle impacts were to the center front end of the eastbound car and the right side of the turning car. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The turning driver held only a permit; the other driver was licensed. The data show no listed driver errors such as Failure to Yield, but the left-turn-versus-through movement and impact points frame a classic conflict. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded.
18
Unlicensed Driver Crashes Sedan on 78th▸Aug 18 - An unlicensed 25-year-old man crashed a Honda sedan westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. The sedan sustained center front end damage.
The driver of a Honda sedan, a 25-year-old man, was injured when his vehicle crashed westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan sustained center-front impact and damage. Police records list the driver as unlicensed and note the vehicle was going straight ahead. Multiple occupants are listed in the report, with one injured driver specified. The record attributes the crash to driver errors: distraction and excessive speed.
15
SUV U-turn Hits Cyclist on 4 Ave▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a 25-year-old male cyclist. The rider suffered an elbow and forearm contusion. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm and was listed as injured. The SUV driver was uninjured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact was at the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report lists no contributing actions for the bicyclist.
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill setting deadlines for school-adjacent traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Brannan Backs Misguided License ID Requirement For E‑Bikes▸Aug 12 - City Hall pressed Lyft to demand driver's licenses for Citi Bike e-bikes. The move blocks teens and riders without IDs. Ridership falls. Safety-in-numbers weakens. Equity splits wider while hazardous streets and vehicles remain the real threat.
""a disaster waiting to happen,"" -- Justin L. Brannan
Not a bill — a regulatory request. On August 12, 2025, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher asking for "appropriate age verification steps," such as requiring a driver's license or learner's permit. The action follows Mastro's June 5 emergency mandate capping e-bike speeds and a late-July letter from Council Member Justin Brannan, who called the self-reported age system "a disaster waiting to happen." Lyft says it is "currently reviewing" the letter. Safety analysts warn proof-based ID checks create barriers for marginalized riders without licenses, likely cutting mode shift, undermining street equity, and leaving systemic vehicle and infrastructure dangers unaddressed.
-
NYC asks Lyft to require ID for Citi Bike e-bikes to curb underage riders,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer 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.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA 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.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators 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.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC▸Aug 11 - Two people died, one in Brooklyn, one in Manhattan. Both fell onto subway tracks. Trains struck. No criminality. Lives ended fast, steel and speed. Names withheld. City moves on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports two deaths on NYC subway tracks, one at Sutter Ave L station in Brooklyn, another at East Broadway F station in Manhattan. Both victims fell onto tracks and were struck by trains. Police said, "No criminality is suspected in either case." The article notes EMS pronounced both dead at the scene. Identities remain unreleased. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers in the subway system, with no mention of driver error or system changes.
-
Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State 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.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, 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 said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
-
Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Cyclist Thrown on 5th Avenue at 73rd▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
4
Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
30
Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
Aug 18 - An unlicensed 25-year-old man crashed a Honda sedan westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. The sedan sustained center front end damage.
The driver of a Honda sedan, a 25-year-old man, was injured when his vehicle crashed westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan sustained center-front impact and damage. Police records list the driver as unlicensed and note the vehicle was going straight ahead. Multiple occupants are listed in the report, with one injured driver specified. The record attributes the crash to driver errors: distraction and excessive speed.
15
SUV U-turn Hits Cyclist on 4 Ave▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a 25-year-old male cyclist. The rider suffered an elbow and forearm contusion. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm and was listed as injured. The SUV driver was uninjured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact was at the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report lists no contributing actions for the bicyclist.
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill setting deadlines for school-adjacent traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Brannan Backs Misguided License ID Requirement For E‑Bikes▸Aug 12 - City Hall pressed Lyft to demand driver's licenses for Citi Bike e-bikes. The move blocks teens and riders without IDs. Ridership falls. Safety-in-numbers weakens. Equity splits wider while hazardous streets and vehicles remain the real threat.
""a disaster waiting to happen,"" -- Justin L. Brannan
Not a bill — a regulatory request. On August 12, 2025, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher asking for "appropriate age verification steps," such as requiring a driver's license or learner's permit. The action follows Mastro's June 5 emergency mandate capping e-bike speeds and a late-July letter from Council Member Justin Brannan, who called the self-reported age system "a disaster waiting to happen." Lyft says it is "currently reviewing" the letter. Safety analysts warn proof-based ID checks create barriers for marginalized riders without licenses, likely cutting mode shift, undermining street equity, and leaving systemic vehicle and infrastructure dangers unaddressed.
-
NYC asks Lyft to require ID for Citi Bike e-bikes to curb underage riders,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer 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.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA 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.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators 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.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC▸Aug 11 - Two people died, one in Brooklyn, one in Manhattan. Both fell onto subway tracks. Trains struck. No criminality. Lives ended fast, steel and speed. Names withheld. City moves on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports two deaths on NYC subway tracks, one at Sutter Ave L station in Brooklyn, another at East Broadway F station in Manhattan. Both victims fell onto tracks and were struck by trains. Police said, "No criminality is suspected in either case." The article notes EMS pronounced both dead at the scene. Identities remain unreleased. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers in the subway system, with no mention of driver error or system changes.
-
Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State 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.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, 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 said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
-
Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Cyclist Thrown on 5th Avenue at 73rd▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
4
Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
30
Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a 25-year-old male cyclist. The rider suffered an elbow and forearm contusion. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm and was listed as injured. The SUV driver was uninjured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact was at the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report lists no contributing actions for the bicyclist.
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill setting deadlines for school-adjacent traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Brannan Backs Misguided License ID Requirement For E‑Bikes▸Aug 12 - City Hall pressed Lyft to demand driver's licenses for Citi Bike e-bikes. The move blocks teens and riders without IDs. Ridership falls. Safety-in-numbers weakens. Equity splits wider while hazardous streets and vehicles remain the real threat.
""a disaster waiting to happen,"" -- Justin L. Brannan
Not a bill — a regulatory request. On August 12, 2025, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher asking for "appropriate age verification steps," such as requiring a driver's license or learner's permit. The action follows Mastro's June 5 emergency mandate capping e-bike speeds and a late-July letter from Council Member Justin Brannan, who called the self-reported age system "a disaster waiting to happen." Lyft says it is "currently reviewing" the letter. Safety analysts warn proof-based ID checks create barriers for marginalized riders without licenses, likely cutting mode shift, undermining street equity, and leaving systemic vehicle and infrastructure dangers unaddressed.
-
NYC asks Lyft to require ID for Citi Bike e-bikes to curb underage riders,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer 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.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA 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.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators 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.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC▸Aug 11 - Two people died, one in Brooklyn, one in Manhattan. Both fell onto subway tracks. Trains struck. No criminality. Lives ended fast, steel and speed. Names withheld. City moves on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports two deaths on NYC subway tracks, one at Sutter Ave L station in Brooklyn, another at East Broadway F station in Manhattan. Both victims fell onto tracks and were struck by trains. Police said, "No criminality is suspected in either case." The article notes EMS pronounced both dead at the scene. Identities remain unreleased. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers in the subway system, with no mention of driver error or system changes.
-
Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State 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.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, 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 said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
-
Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Cyclist Thrown on 5th Avenue at 73rd▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
4
Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
30
Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
- File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Brannan Backs Misguided License ID Requirement For E‑Bikes▸Aug 12 - City Hall pressed Lyft to demand driver's licenses for Citi Bike e-bikes. The move blocks teens and riders without IDs. Ridership falls. Safety-in-numbers weakens. Equity splits wider while hazardous streets and vehicles remain the real threat.
""a disaster waiting to happen,"" -- Justin L. Brannan
Not a bill — a regulatory request. On August 12, 2025, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher asking for "appropriate age verification steps," such as requiring a driver's license or learner's permit. The action follows Mastro's June 5 emergency mandate capping e-bike speeds and a late-July letter from Council Member Justin Brannan, who called the self-reported age system "a disaster waiting to happen." Lyft says it is "currently reviewing" the letter. Safety analysts warn proof-based ID checks create barriers for marginalized riders without licenses, likely cutting mode shift, undermining street equity, and leaving systemic vehicle and infrastructure dangers unaddressed.
-
NYC asks Lyft to require ID for Citi Bike e-bikes to curb underage riders,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer 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.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA 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.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators 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.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC▸Aug 11 - Two people died, one in Brooklyn, one in Manhattan. Both fell onto subway tracks. Trains struck. No criminality. Lives ended fast, steel and speed. Names withheld. City moves on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports two deaths on NYC subway tracks, one at Sutter Ave L station in Brooklyn, another at East Broadway F station in Manhattan. Both victims fell onto tracks and were struck by trains. Police said, "No criminality is suspected in either case." The article notes EMS pronounced both dead at the scene. Identities remain unreleased. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers in the subway system, with no mention of driver error or system changes.
-
Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State 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.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, 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 said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
-
Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Cyclist Thrown on 5th Avenue at 73rd▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
4
Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
30
Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
- File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
12
Brannan Backs Misguided License ID Requirement For E‑Bikes▸Aug 12 - City Hall pressed Lyft to demand driver's licenses for Citi Bike e-bikes. The move blocks teens and riders without IDs. Ridership falls. Safety-in-numbers weakens. Equity splits wider while hazardous streets and vehicles remain the real threat.
""a disaster waiting to happen,"" -- Justin L. Brannan
Not a bill — a regulatory request. On August 12, 2025, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher asking for "appropriate age verification steps," such as requiring a driver's license or learner's permit. The action follows Mastro's June 5 emergency mandate capping e-bike speeds and a late-July letter from Council Member Justin Brannan, who called the self-reported age system "a disaster waiting to happen." Lyft says it is "currently reviewing" the letter. Safety analysts warn proof-based ID checks create barriers for marginalized riders without licenses, likely cutting mode shift, undermining street equity, and leaving systemic vehicle and infrastructure dangers unaddressed.
-
NYC asks Lyft to require ID for Citi Bike e-bikes to curb underage riders,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer 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.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA 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.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators 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.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC▸Aug 11 - Two people died, one in Brooklyn, one in Manhattan. Both fell onto subway tracks. Trains struck. No criminality. Lives ended fast, steel and speed. Names withheld. City moves on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports two deaths on NYC subway tracks, one at Sutter Ave L station in Brooklyn, another at East Broadway F station in Manhattan. Both victims fell onto tracks and were struck by trains. Police said, "No criminality is suspected in either case." The article notes EMS pronounced both dead at the scene. Identities remain unreleased. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers in the subway system, with no mention of driver error or system changes.
-
Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State 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.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, 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 said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
-
Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Cyclist Thrown on 5th Avenue at 73rd▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
4
Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
30
Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
Aug 12 - City Hall pressed Lyft to demand driver's licenses for Citi Bike e-bikes. The move blocks teens and riders without IDs. Ridership falls. Safety-in-numbers weakens. Equity splits wider while hazardous streets and vehicles remain the real threat.
""a disaster waiting to happen,"" -- Justin L. Brannan
Not a bill — a regulatory request. On August 12, 2025, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher asking for "appropriate age verification steps," such as requiring a driver's license or learner's permit. The action follows Mastro's June 5 emergency mandate capping e-bike speeds and a late-July letter from Council Member Justin Brannan, who called the self-reported age system "a disaster waiting to happen." Lyft says it is "currently reviewing" the letter. Safety analysts warn proof-based ID checks create barriers for marginalized riders without licenses, likely cutting mode shift, undermining street equity, and leaving systemic vehicle and infrastructure dangers unaddressed.
- NYC asks Lyft to require ID for Citi Bike e-bikes to curb underage riders, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-12
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer 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.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA 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.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators 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.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC▸Aug 11 - Two people died, one in Brooklyn, one in Manhattan. Both fell onto subway tracks. Trains struck. No criminality. Lives ended fast, steel and speed. Names withheld. City moves on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports two deaths on NYC subway tracks, one at Sutter Ave L station in Brooklyn, another at East Broadway F station in Manhattan. Both victims fell onto tracks and were struck by trains. Police said, "No criminality is suspected in either case." The article notes EMS pronounced both dead at the scene. Identities remain unreleased. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers in the subway system, with no mention of driver error or system changes.
-
Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State 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.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, 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 said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
-
Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Cyclist Thrown on 5th Avenue at 73rd▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
4
Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
30
Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
Aug 11 - Summer 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.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
- Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA 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.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators 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.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC▸Aug 11 - Two people died, one in Brooklyn, one in Manhattan. Both fell onto subway tracks. Trains struck. No criminality. Lives ended fast, steel and speed. Names withheld. City moves on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports two deaths on NYC subway tracks, one at Sutter Ave L station in Brooklyn, another at East Broadway F station in Manhattan. Both victims fell onto tracks and were struck by trains. Police said, "No criminality is suspected in either case." The article notes EMS pronounced both dead at the scene. Identities remain unreleased. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers in the subway system, with no mention of driver error or system changes.
-
Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State 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.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, 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 said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
-
Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Cyclist Thrown on 5th Avenue at 73rd▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
4
Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
30
Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
Aug 11 - MTA 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.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
- Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators 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.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC▸Aug 11 - Two people died, one in Brooklyn, one in Manhattan. Both fell onto subway tracks. Trains struck. No criminality. Lives ended fast, steel and speed. Names withheld. City moves on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports two deaths on NYC subway tracks, one at Sutter Ave L station in Brooklyn, another at East Broadway F station in Manhattan. Both victims fell onto tracks and were struck by trains. Police said, "No criminality is suspected in either case." The article notes EMS pronounced both dead at the scene. Identities remain unreleased. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers in the subway system, with no mention of driver error or system changes.
-
Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State 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.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, 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 said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
-
Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Cyclist Thrown on 5th Avenue at 73rd▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
4
Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
30
Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
Aug 11 - Elevators 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.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
- Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift, BKReader, Published 2025-08-11
11
Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC▸Aug 11 - Two people died, one in Brooklyn, one in Manhattan. Both fell onto subway tracks. Trains struck. No criminality. Lives ended fast, steel and speed. Names withheld. City moves on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports two deaths on NYC subway tracks, one at Sutter Ave L station in Brooklyn, another at East Broadway F station in Manhattan. Both victims fell onto tracks and were struck by trains. Police said, "No criminality is suspected in either case." The article notes EMS pronounced both dead at the scene. Identities remain unreleased. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers in the subway system, with no mention of driver error or system changes.
-
Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State 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.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, 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 said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
-
Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Cyclist Thrown on 5th Avenue at 73rd▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
4
Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
30
Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
Aug 11 - Two people died, one in Brooklyn, one in Manhattan. Both fell onto subway tracks. Trains struck. No criminality. Lives ended fast, steel and speed. Names withheld. City moves on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports two deaths on NYC subway tracks, one at Sutter Ave L station in Brooklyn, another at East Broadway F station in Manhattan. Both victims fell onto tracks and were struck by trains. Police said, "No criminality is suspected in either case." The article notes EMS pronounced both dead at the scene. Identities remain unreleased. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers in the subway system, with no mention of driver error or system changes.
- Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State 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.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, 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 said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
-
Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Cyclist Thrown on 5th Avenue at 73rd▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
4
Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
30
Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
Aug 10 - State 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.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, 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 said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
- Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-10
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
-
Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Cyclist Thrown on 5th Avenue at 73rd▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
4
Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
30
Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
- Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes, nydailynews.com, Published 2025-08-09
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Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
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Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
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Cyclist Thrown on 5th Avenue at 73rd▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
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Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
- Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-09
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Cyclist Thrown on 5th Avenue at 73rd▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
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Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
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Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.