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 4
▸ Crush Injuries 1
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 1
▸ Severe Lacerations 2
▸ Concussion 8
▸ Whiplash 41
▸ Contusion/Bruise 65
▸ Abrasion 16
▸ Pain/Nausea 25
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 Coney Island-Sea Gate
- 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 457 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2019 Nissan Sedan (KZC2999) – 197 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2023 Black Dodge Suburban (KMG9982) – 133 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Black Chrys Suburban (LFB3893) – 133 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.
CloseSidewalk, Neptune Avenue: One Woman Down. The Cars Keep Coming.
Coney Island-Sea Gate: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 22, 2025
Just after noon on Oct 15, an 89‑year‑old woman stood on the sidewalk at Neptune Avenue and W 6th Street. The driver of a 2013 SUV backed up and hit her. She died there. Police also recorded two other women injured. Source.
She was one of 4 people killed in Coney Island–Sea Gate since 2022, with 975 injured in crashes here. Source.
This Week
- Oct 15: A driver backing an SUV hit three people on the Neptune Ave sidewalk at W 6th; the 89‑year‑old died. Open data and AMNY.
- Oct 13: A driver in an SUV turned right at Cropsey Ave and Hart Pl and injured a person walking who had the signal, police recorded failure to yield. Open data.
- Sep 30: A driver in a Ford pickup turned left at Surf Ave and W 20th and injured a 28‑year‑old woman stepping out from behind a parked vehicle; police recorded limited view. Open data.
Neptune and Mermaid: where the bodies pile up
Neptune Avenue is a top hotspot here, with a recorded death and 57 injuries. Mermaid Avenue is another, with a recorded death and 58 injuries. Source.
Crashes hit hardest in the afternoon and early evening. Injuries peak around 3 PM; deaths have clustered from midday into the night. Source.
People walking carry the worst of it: 3 pedestrian deaths and 196 injured since 2022 in this area. Heavy vehicles play a role too; drivers of trucks and buses account for one local pedestrian death and multiple injuries. Source.
What police wrote down
At Cropsey and Hart, police recorded the driver’s failure to yield on a right turn. On Surf and W 20th, police cited an obstructed view as a factor when a driver turned left and hit a woman outside the crosswalk. On Neptune and W 6th, the SUV was backing when it mounted the sidewalk and killed the 89‑year‑old. Open data.
The repeat offenders keep speeding
Citywide, the habit is clear. Since 2022, cameras have issued at least 28,549 school‑zone speeding tickets that would have been prevented after a driver crossed 6 tickets in 12 months, and 12,815 after crossing 16. In 2025 alone, those “preventable” tickets total 6,262 (6‑ticket bar) and 2,921 (16‑ticket bar). CrashCount speeding analysis and policy brief.
Some of those plates show up here. One black Audi sedan with New York plate LCM8254 took 457 camera tickets citywide in the past year; it was recorded in this area recently. Others include a Lexus LPY1138 with 233, and a Pennsylvania Nissan KZC2999 with 197. CrashCount speeding analysis.
Fix the corners that kill
On Neptune and Mermaid and the streets between, the pattern fits a few acts: right‑turn failures to yield, left turns with limited sight, and drivers entering sidewalks. The fixes are simple and known: daylight the corners, harden the turns, give walkers a head start, and add vertical calming so backing and fast turns are rare and slow. Target them where the bodies fall first.
The officials on the hook
Your council member is Justin L. Brannan. He has sponsored a bill to install a stop sign or signal “at all crosswalks” by Jan 1, 2027 (Int 1394-2025) and co‑sponsored measures on school‑area traffic devices and crosswalk daylighting (Int 1353-2025, Int 1138-2024).
Your state senator is Jessica Scarcella‑Spanton. She voted yes in committee on the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045). The Assembly still must act.
Your assembly member is Alec Brook‑Krasny. On speed‑camera reauthorization votes, he was recorded as a “no.” Streetsblog summary.
Use the tools that save lives
- Lower speeds on these blocks. New York City now has the power to set safer limits. Use it. /take_action/
- Pass and enforce S4045 to put speed limiters on repeat offenders. Open States.
One woman died on a sidewalk at Neptune and W 6th. The corners are telling us what to do. Do it now.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What happened on Neptune Avenue on Oct 15?
▸ How bad is traffic violence in Coney Island–Sea Gate?
▸ Where are the worst hotspots locally?
▸ What policies can stop repeat dangerous driving?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-22
- Driver who hit three pedestrians in Brooklyn, killing one, had been struck by second vehicle: NYPD, amNY, Published 2025-10-17
- File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-12
- NYC Council Legistar – Int 1394-2025 and related matters, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-09-25
- Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23
- Elderly driver hits 3 women in Brooklyn, killing 1, CBS New York, Published 2025-10-15
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny
District 46
Council Member Justin L. Brannan
District 47
State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
District 23
▸ Other Geographies
Coney Island-Sea Gate Coney Island-Sea Gate sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 60, District 47, AD 46, SD 23, Brooklyn CB13.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Coney Island-Sea Gate
13Int 1160-2025
Brannan votes yes on pavement markings bill, boosting street safety citywide.▸Feb 13 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.
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File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-02-13
11
Bus Rear-Ends SUV Injuring Passenger▸Feb 11 - A bus traveling east on Mermaid Avenue struck the rear of an SUV, also heading east. The impact injured a 32-year-old male passenger in the SUV’s rear, causing a head contusion. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.
According to the police report, a bus and a station wagon/SUV were both traveling east on Mermaid Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:44 PM. The bus struck the center back end of the SUV, which suffered damage to its rear, while the bus sustained damage to its center front end. The collision injured a 32-year-old male occupant seated in the rear of the SUV. He was conscious and suffered a head contusion, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The injury to the passenger highlights the danger of rear-end crashes involving large vehicles like buses, even absent explicit driver fault noted in the report.
26
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
23Int 1173-2025
Brannan co-sponsors helmet mandate bill, which experts say reduces overall cycling safety.▸Jan 23 - Council wants every cyclist in New York to wear a helmet. No helmet, pay a $50 fine. The bill targets riders not already covered by other laws. Debate now sits with the transportation committee.
Bill Int 1173-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced January 23, 2025. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of New York, in relation to requiring bicyclists to wear protective headgear.' Public Advocate Jumaane Williams leads as primary sponsor, joined by Council Members Holden, Vernikov, Narcisse, Moya, Schulman, Louis, Hanks, Brannan, and Zhuang. The measure would fine cyclists up to $50 for riding without a helmet, unless already required by other laws. The bill awaits further action in committee.
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File Int 1173-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-23
21
Sedan Driver Distraction Injures Front Passenger▸Jan 21 - A sedan traveling north on Sheepshead Bay Rd struck its front passenger, causing a head injury. The passenger, a 22-year-old woman, suffered a concussion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Driver distraction caused the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 on Sheepshead Bay Rd in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead when the right front bumper impacted the front passenger. The passenger, a 22-year-old female occupant, was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained a head injury classified as a concussion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the passenger were listed. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the injury of the front-seat occupant, highlighting the systemic danger posed by distracted driving.
21S 2622
Scarcella-Spanton sponsors bill to repeal congestion pricing, reducing street safety citywide.▸Jan 21 - Senator Scarcella-Spanton pushes S 2622. The bill kills congestion pricing, adds an MTA board seat, and orders a forensic audit. Streets risk more cars. Riders and walkers face louder, dirtier roads.
Senate bill S 2622 was introduced on January 21, 2025, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to repealing congestion pricing (Part A); commissioning an independent audit of the metropolitan transportation authority (Part B); and conducting an environmental impact study (Part C),' was sponsored by Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (District 23). The bill repeals congestion pricing, expands the MTA board, and mandates a forensic audit. No safety analyst has assessed the impact, but repealing congestion pricing means more traffic and danger for New York’s most vulnerable on the street.
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File S 2622,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-21
16
Scarcella-Spanton Opposes Misguided NYPD Congestion Toll Exemptions▸Jan 16 - Reinvent Albany blasted a bill to exempt NYPD officers from Manhattan congestion tolls. The group called it unfair, a $22 million giveaway to a powerful few. They warned it would drain funds, raise tolls, and reward special interests over public safety.
On January 16, 2025, Reinvent Albany, a good government watchdog, issued a statement opposing a bill from Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato and Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton. The bill seeks to exempt NYPD officers, even off-duty, from paying congestion pricing tolls in Manhattan’s central business district. Reinvent Albany called the measure 'contrary to notions of basic fairness' and a '$22 million handout' to a special interest. The Traffic Mobility Review Board had already rejected such exemptions. The group warned that multiple exemption bills could cost the public $100 million yearly and force higher tolls for everyone else. Neither Pheffer Amato nor Scarcella-Spanton commented. The watchdog urged lawmakers to serve the many, not the powerful few.
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Watchdog Group: No Congestion Pricing Toll Exemptions for Cops!,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-01-16
15
Driver Inattention Injures Passenger on Neptune Avenue▸Jan 15 - A distracted driver crashed on Neptune Avenue. The impact struck the sedan’s left front. A 23-year-old rear passenger suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries. Shock followed. System failed to protect her.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn collided with another vehicle, striking its left front quarter panel. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the cause. A 23-year-old woman riding as the right rear passenger was injured in the crash, suffering trauma to her abdomen and pelvis. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report notes she was in shock, though no visible complaints were recorded. Driver inattention directly led to the collision and the passenger’s injuries. No other contributing factors were listed.
8Int 1160-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
-
File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
6
Brooklyn Sedan Rear-Ends Another Vehicle▸Jan 6 - A 55-year-old female driver suffered upper arm injuries after her sedan struck another vehicle from behind on W 25 St in Brooklyn. The crash caused center back end damage to her car. Police list unspecified driver errors as contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old female driver traveling east on W 25 St in Brooklyn was involved in a rear-end collision. The sedan she was driving sustained center back end damage, indicating impact from behind. The driver was injured, specifically to her shoulder and upper arm, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report cites unspecified contributing factors related to the driver, suggesting errors on her part led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision involved another vehicle, a 2023 Tesla, which sustained front end damage. The report focuses on driver errors without attributing fault to any victim behavior.
1
Two Sedans Collide on Bay View Avenue▸Jan 1 - Two sedans collided on Bay View Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The crash involved merging and straight travel, with front bumper impacts on both vehicles.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay View Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:11. Two sedans, both traveling south, collided. One vehicle was merging while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the merging sedan and the right front bumper of the other sedan. The male driver of the merging vehicle, aged 30, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the merging maneuver by one vehicle and the straight travel of the other set the conditions for the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Feb 13 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.
- File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13
11
Bus Rear-Ends SUV Injuring Passenger▸Feb 11 - A bus traveling east on Mermaid Avenue struck the rear of an SUV, also heading east. The impact injured a 32-year-old male passenger in the SUV’s rear, causing a head contusion. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.
According to the police report, a bus and a station wagon/SUV were both traveling east on Mermaid Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:44 PM. The bus struck the center back end of the SUV, which suffered damage to its rear, while the bus sustained damage to its center front end. The collision injured a 32-year-old male occupant seated in the rear of the SUV. He was conscious and suffered a head contusion, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The injury to the passenger highlights the danger of rear-end crashes involving large vehicles like buses, even absent explicit driver fault noted in the report.
26
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
-
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
23Int 1173-2025
Brannan co-sponsors helmet mandate bill, which experts say reduces overall cycling safety.▸Jan 23 - Council wants every cyclist in New York to wear a helmet. No helmet, pay a $50 fine. The bill targets riders not already covered by other laws. Debate now sits with the transportation committee.
Bill Int 1173-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced January 23, 2025. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of New York, in relation to requiring bicyclists to wear protective headgear.' Public Advocate Jumaane Williams leads as primary sponsor, joined by Council Members Holden, Vernikov, Narcisse, Moya, Schulman, Louis, Hanks, Brannan, and Zhuang. The measure would fine cyclists up to $50 for riding without a helmet, unless already required by other laws. The bill awaits further action in committee.
-
File Int 1173-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-23
21
Sedan Driver Distraction Injures Front Passenger▸Jan 21 - A sedan traveling north on Sheepshead Bay Rd struck its front passenger, causing a head injury. The passenger, a 22-year-old woman, suffered a concussion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Driver distraction caused the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 on Sheepshead Bay Rd in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead when the right front bumper impacted the front passenger. The passenger, a 22-year-old female occupant, was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained a head injury classified as a concussion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the passenger were listed. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the injury of the front-seat occupant, highlighting the systemic danger posed by distracted driving.
21S 2622
Scarcella-Spanton sponsors bill to repeal congestion pricing, reducing street safety citywide.▸Jan 21 - Senator Scarcella-Spanton pushes S 2622. The bill kills congestion pricing, adds an MTA board seat, and orders a forensic audit. Streets risk more cars. Riders and walkers face louder, dirtier roads.
Senate bill S 2622 was introduced on January 21, 2025, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to repealing congestion pricing (Part A); commissioning an independent audit of the metropolitan transportation authority (Part B); and conducting an environmental impact study (Part C),' was sponsored by Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (District 23). The bill repeals congestion pricing, expands the MTA board, and mandates a forensic audit. No safety analyst has assessed the impact, but repealing congestion pricing means more traffic and danger for New York’s most vulnerable on the street.
-
File S 2622,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-21
16
Scarcella-Spanton Opposes Misguided NYPD Congestion Toll Exemptions▸Jan 16 - Reinvent Albany blasted a bill to exempt NYPD officers from Manhattan congestion tolls. The group called it unfair, a $22 million giveaway to a powerful few. They warned it would drain funds, raise tolls, and reward special interests over public safety.
On January 16, 2025, Reinvent Albany, a good government watchdog, issued a statement opposing a bill from Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato and Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton. The bill seeks to exempt NYPD officers, even off-duty, from paying congestion pricing tolls in Manhattan’s central business district. Reinvent Albany called the measure 'contrary to notions of basic fairness' and a '$22 million handout' to a special interest. The Traffic Mobility Review Board had already rejected such exemptions. The group warned that multiple exemption bills could cost the public $100 million yearly and force higher tolls for everyone else. Neither Pheffer Amato nor Scarcella-Spanton commented. The watchdog urged lawmakers to serve the many, not the powerful few.
-
Watchdog Group: No Congestion Pricing Toll Exemptions for Cops!,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-01-16
15
Driver Inattention Injures Passenger on Neptune Avenue▸Jan 15 - A distracted driver crashed on Neptune Avenue. The impact struck the sedan’s left front. A 23-year-old rear passenger suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries. Shock followed. System failed to protect her.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn collided with another vehicle, striking its left front quarter panel. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the cause. A 23-year-old woman riding as the right rear passenger was injured in the crash, suffering trauma to her abdomen and pelvis. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report notes she was in shock, though no visible complaints were recorded. Driver inattention directly led to the collision and the passenger’s injuries. No other contributing factors were listed.
8Int 1160-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
-
File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
6
Brooklyn Sedan Rear-Ends Another Vehicle▸Jan 6 - A 55-year-old female driver suffered upper arm injuries after her sedan struck another vehicle from behind on W 25 St in Brooklyn. The crash caused center back end damage to her car. Police list unspecified driver errors as contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old female driver traveling east on W 25 St in Brooklyn was involved in a rear-end collision. The sedan she was driving sustained center back end damage, indicating impact from behind. The driver was injured, specifically to her shoulder and upper arm, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report cites unspecified contributing factors related to the driver, suggesting errors on her part led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision involved another vehicle, a 2023 Tesla, which sustained front end damage. The report focuses on driver errors without attributing fault to any victim behavior.
1
Two Sedans Collide on Bay View Avenue▸Jan 1 - Two sedans collided on Bay View Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The crash involved merging and straight travel, with front bumper impacts on both vehicles.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay View Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:11. Two sedans, both traveling south, collided. One vehicle was merging while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the merging sedan and the right front bumper of the other sedan. The male driver of the merging vehicle, aged 30, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the merging maneuver by one vehicle and the straight travel of the other set the conditions for the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Feb 11 - A bus traveling east on Mermaid Avenue struck the rear of an SUV, also heading east. The impact injured a 32-year-old male passenger in the SUV’s rear, causing a head contusion. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.
According to the police report, a bus and a station wagon/SUV were both traveling east on Mermaid Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:44 PM. The bus struck the center back end of the SUV, which suffered damage to its rear, while the bus sustained damage to its center front end. The collision injured a 32-year-old male occupant seated in the rear of the SUV. He was conscious and suffered a head contusion, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The injury to the passenger highlights the danger of rear-end crashes involving large vehicles like buses, even absent explicit driver fault noted in the report.
26
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
23Int 1173-2025
Brannan co-sponsors helmet mandate bill, which experts say reduces overall cycling safety.▸Jan 23 - Council wants every cyclist in New York to wear a helmet. No helmet, pay a $50 fine. The bill targets riders not already covered by other laws. Debate now sits with the transportation committee.
Bill Int 1173-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced January 23, 2025. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of New York, in relation to requiring bicyclists to wear protective headgear.' Public Advocate Jumaane Williams leads as primary sponsor, joined by Council Members Holden, Vernikov, Narcisse, Moya, Schulman, Louis, Hanks, Brannan, and Zhuang. The measure would fine cyclists up to $50 for riding without a helmet, unless already required by other laws. The bill awaits further action in committee.
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File Int 1173-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-23
21
Sedan Driver Distraction Injures Front Passenger▸Jan 21 - A sedan traveling north on Sheepshead Bay Rd struck its front passenger, causing a head injury. The passenger, a 22-year-old woman, suffered a concussion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Driver distraction caused the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 on Sheepshead Bay Rd in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead when the right front bumper impacted the front passenger. The passenger, a 22-year-old female occupant, was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained a head injury classified as a concussion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the passenger were listed. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the injury of the front-seat occupant, highlighting the systemic danger posed by distracted driving.
21S 2622
Scarcella-Spanton sponsors bill to repeal congestion pricing, reducing street safety citywide.▸Jan 21 - Senator Scarcella-Spanton pushes S 2622. The bill kills congestion pricing, adds an MTA board seat, and orders a forensic audit. Streets risk more cars. Riders and walkers face louder, dirtier roads.
Senate bill S 2622 was introduced on January 21, 2025, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to repealing congestion pricing (Part A); commissioning an independent audit of the metropolitan transportation authority (Part B); and conducting an environmental impact study (Part C),' was sponsored by Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (District 23). The bill repeals congestion pricing, expands the MTA board, and mandates a forensic audit. No safety analyst has assessed the impact, but repealing congestion pricing means more traffic and danger for New York’s most vulnerable on the street.
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File S 2622,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-21
16
Scarcella-Spanton Opposes Misguided NYPD Congestion Toll Exemptions▸Jan 16 - Reinvent Albany blasted a bill to exempt NYPD officers from Manhattan congestion tolls. The group called it unfair, a $22 million giveaway to a powerful few. They warned it would drain funds, raise tolls, and reward special interests over public safety.
On January 16, 2025, Reinvent Albany, a good government watchdog, issued a statement opposing a bill from Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato and Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton. The bill seeks to exempt NYPD officers, even off-duty, from paying congestion pricing tolls in Manhattan’s central business district. Reinvent Albany called the measure 'contrary to notions of basic fairness' and a '$22 million handout' to a special interest. The Traffic Mobility Review Board had already rejected such exemptions. The group warned that multiple exemption bills could cost the public $100 million yearly and force higher tolls for everyone else. Neither Pheffer Amato nor Scarcella-Spanton commented. The watchdog urged lawmakers to serve the many, not the powerful few.
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Watchdog Group: No Congestion Pricing Toll Exemptions for Cops!,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-01-16
15
Driver Inattention Injures Passenger on Neptune Avenue▸Jan 15 - A distracted driver crashed on Neptune Avenue. The impact struck the sedan’s left front. A 23-year-old rear passenger suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries. Shock followed. System failed to protect her.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn collided with another vehicle, striking its left front quarter panel. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the cause. A 23-year-old woman riding as the right rear passenger was injured in the crash, suffering trauma to her abdomen and pelvis. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report notes she was in shock, though no visible complaints were recorded. Driver inattention directly led to the collision and the passenger’s injuries. No other contributing factors were listed.
8Int 1160-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
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File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
6
Brooklyn Sedan Rear-Ends Another Vehicle▸Jan 6 - A 55-year-old female driver suffered upper arm injuries after her sedan struck another vehicle from behind on W 25 St in Brooklyn. The crash caused center back end damage to her car. Police list unspecified driver errors as contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old female driver traveling east on W 25 St in Brooklyn was involved in a rear-end collision. The sedan she was driving sustained center back end damage, indicating impact from behind. The driver was injured, specifically to her shoulder and upper arm, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report cites unspecified contributing factors related to the driver, suggesting errors on her part led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision involved another vehicle, a 2023 Tesla, which sustained front end damage. The report focuses on driver errors without attributing fault to any victim behavior.
1
Two Sedans Collide on Bay View Avenue▸Jan 1 - Two sedans collided on Bay View Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The crash involved merging and straight travel, with front bumper impacts on both vehicles.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay View Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:11. Two sedans, both traveling south, collided. One vehicle was merging while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the merging sedan and the right front bumper of the other sedan. The male driver of the merging vehicle, aged 30, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the merging maneuver by one vehicle and the straight travel of the other set the conditions for the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
- Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-01-26
23Int 1173-2025
Brannan co-sponsors helmet mandate bill, which experts say reduces overall cycling safety.▸Jan 23 - Council wants every cyclist in New York to wear a helmet. No helmet, pay a $50 fine. The bill targets riders not already covered by other laws. Debate now sits with the transportation committee.
Bill Int 1173-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced January 23, 2025. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of New York, in relation to requiring bicyclists to wear protective headgear.' Public Advocate Jumaane Williams leads as primary sponsor, joined by Council Members Holden, Vernikov, Narcisse, Moya, Schulman, Louis, Hanks, Brannan, and Zhuang. The measure would fine cyclists up to $50 for riding without a helmet, unless already required by other laws. The bill awaits further action in committee.
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File Int 1173-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-23
21
Sedan Driver Distraction Injures Front Passenger▸Jan 21 - A sedan traveling north on Sheepshead Bay Rd struck its front passenger, causing a head injury. The passenger, a 22-year-old woman, suffered a concussion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Driver distraction caused the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 on Sheepshead Bay Rd in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead when the right front bumper impacted the front passenger. The passenger, a 22-year-old female occupant, was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained a head injury classified as a concussion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the passenger were listed. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the injury of the front-seat occupant, highlighting the systemic danger posed by distracted driving.
21S 2622
Scarcella-Spanton sponsors bill to repeal congestion pricing, reducing street safety citywide.▸Jan 21 - Senator Scarcella-Spanton pushes S 2622. The bill kills congestion pricing, adds an MTA board seat, and orders a forensic audit. Streets risk more cars. Riders and walkers face louder, dirtier roads.
Senate bill S 2622 was introduced on January 21, 2025, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to repealing congestion pricing (Part A); commissioning an independent audit of the metropolitan transportation authority (Part B); and conducting an environmental impact study (Part C),' was sponsored by Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (District 23). The bill repeals congestion pricing, expands the MTA board, and mandates a forensic audit. No safety analyst has assessed the impact, but repealing congestion pricing means more traffic and danger for New York’s most vulnerable on the street.
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File S 2622,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-21
16
Scarcella-Spanton Opposes Misguided NYPD Congestion Toll Exemptions▸Jan 16 - Reinvent Albany blasted a bill to exempt NYPD officers from Manhattan congestion tolls. The group called it unfair, a $22 million giveaway to a powerful few. They warned it would drain funds, raise tolls, and reward special interests over public safety.
On January 16, 2025, Reinvent Albany, a good government watchdog, issued a statement opposing a bill from Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato and Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton. The bill seeks to exempt NYPD officers, even off-duty, from paying congestion pricing tolls in Manhattan’s central business district. Reinvent Albany called the measure 'contrary to notions of basic fairness' and a '$22 million handout' to a special interest. The Traffic Mobility Review Board had already rejected such exemptions. The group warned that multiple exemption bills could cost the public $100 million yearly and force higher tolls for everyone else. Neither Pheffer Amato nor Scarcella-Spanton commented. The watchdog urged lawmakers to serve the many, not the powerful few.
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Watchdog Group: No Congestion Pricing Toll Exemptions for Cops!,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-01-16
15
Driver Inattention Injures Passenger on Neptune Avenue▸Jan 15 - A distracted driver crashed on Neptune Avenue. The impact struck the sedan’s left front. A 23-year-old rear passenger suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries. Shock followed. System failed to protect her.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn collided with another vehicle, striking its left front quarter panel. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the cause. A 23-year-old woman riding as the right rear passenger was injured in the crash, suffering trauma to her abdomen and pelvis. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report notes she was in shock, though no visible complaints were recorded. Driver inattention directly led to the collision and the passenger’s injuries. No other contributing factors were listed.
8Int 1160-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
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File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
6
Brooklyn Sedan Rear-Ends Another Vehicle▸Jan 6 - A 55-year-old female driver suffered upper arm injuries after her sedan struck another vehicle from behind on W 25 St in Brooklyn. The crash caused center back end damage to her car. Police list unspecified driver errors as contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old female driver traveling east on W 25 St in Brooklyn was involved in a rear-end collision. The sedan she was driving sustained center back end damage, indicating impact from behind. The driver was injured, specifically to her shoulder and upper arm, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report cites unspecified contributing factors related to the driver, suggesting errors on her part led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision involved another vehicle, a 2023 Tesla, which sustained front end damage. The report focuses on driver errors without attributing fault to any victim behavior.
1
Two Sedans Collide on Bay View Avenue▸Jan 1 - Two sedans collided on Bay View Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The crash involved merging and straight travel, with front bumper impacts on both vehicles.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay View Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:11. Two sedans, both traveling south, collided. One vehicle was merging while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the merging sedan and the right front bumper of the other sedan. The male driver of the merging vehicle, aged 30, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the merging maneuver by one vehicle and the straight travel of the other set the conditions for the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 23 - Council wants every cyclist in New York to wear a helmet. No helmet, pay a $50 fine. The bill targets riders not already covered by other laws. Debate now sits with the transportation committee.
Bill Int 1173-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced January 23, 2025. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of New York, in relation to requiring bicyclists to wear protective headgear.' Public Advocate Jumaane Williams leads as primary sponsor, joined by Council Members Holden, Vernikov, Narcisse, Moya, Schulman, Louis, Hanks, Brannan, and Zhuang. The measure would fine cyclists up to $50 for riding without a helmet, unless already required by other laws. The bill awaits further action in committee.
- File Int 1173-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-01-23
21
Sedan Driver Distraction Injures Front Passenger▸Jan 21 - A sedan traveling north on Sheepshead Bay Rd struck its front passenger, causing a head injury. The passenger, a 22-year-old woman, suffered a concussion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Driver distraction caused the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 on Sheepshead Bay Rd in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead when the right front bumper impacted the front passenger. The passenger, a 22-year-old female occupant, was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained a head injury classified as a concussion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the passenger were listed. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the injury of the front-seat occupant, highlighting the systemic danger posed by distracted driving.
21S 2622
Scarcella-Spanton sponsors bill to repeal congestion pricing, reducing street safety citywide.▸Jan 21 - Senator Scarcella-Spanton pushes S 2622. The bill kills congestion pricing, adds an MTA board seat, and orders a forensic audit. Streets risk more cars. Riders and walkers face louder, dirtier roads.
Senate bill S 2622 was introduced on January 21, 2025, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to repealing congestion pricing (Part A); commissioning an independent audit of the metropolitan transportation authority (Part B); and conducting an environmental impact study (Part C),' was sponsored by Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (District 23). The bill repeals congestion pricing, expands the MTA board, and mandates a forensic audit. No safety analyst has assessed the impact, but repealing congestion pricing means more traffic and danger for New York’s most vulnerable on the street.
-
File S 2622,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-21
16
Scarcella-Spanton Opposes Misguided NYPD Congestion Toll Exemptions▸Jan 16 - Reinvent Albany blasted a bill to exempt NYPD officers from Manhattan congestion tolls. The group called it unfair, a $22 million giveaway to a powerful few. They warned it would drain funds, raise tolls, and reward special interests over public safety.
On January 16, 2025, Reinvent Albany, a good government watchdog, issued a statement opposing a bill from Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato and Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton. The bill seeks to exempt NYPD officers, even off-duty, from paying congestion pricing tolls in Manhattan’s central business district. Reinvent Albany called the measure 'contrary to notions of basic fairness' and a '$22 million handout' to a special interest. The Traffic Mobility Review Board had already rejected such exemptions. The group warned that multiple exemption bills could cost the public $100 million yearly and force higher tolls for everyone else. Neither Pheffer Amato nor Scarcella-Spanton commented. The watchdog urged lawmakers to serve the many, not the powerful few.
-
Watchdog Group: No Congestion Pricing Toll Exemptions for Cops!,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-01-16
15
Driver Inattention Injures Passenger on Neptune Avenue▸Jan 15 - A distracted driver crashed on Neptune Avenue. The impact struck the sedan’s left front. A 23-year-old rear passenger suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries. Shock followed. System failed to protect her.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn collided with another vehicle, striking its left front quarter panel. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the cause. A 23-year-old woman riding as the right rear passenger was injured in the crash, suffering trauma to her abdomen and pelvis. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report notes she was in shock, though no visible complaints were recorded. Driver inattention directly led to the collision and the passenger’s injuries. No other contributing factors were listed.
8Int 1160-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
-
File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
6
Brooklyn Sedan Rear-Ends Another Vehicle▸Jan 6 - A 55-year-old female driver suffered upper arm injuries after her sedan struck another vehicle from behind on W 25 St in Brooklyn. The crash caused center back end damage to her car. Police list unspecified driver errors as contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old female driver traveling east on W 25 St in Brooklyn was involved in a rear-end collision. The sedan she was driving sustained center back end damage, indicating impact from behind. The driver was injured, specifically to her shoulder and upper arm, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report cites unspecified contributing factors related to the driver, suggesting errors on her part led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision involved another vehicle, a 2023 Tesla, which sustained front end damage. The report focuses on driver errors without attributing fault to any victim behavior.
1
Two Sedans Collide on Bay View Avenue▸Jan 1 - Two sedans collided on Bay View Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The crash involved merging and straight travel, with front bumper impacts on both vehicles.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay View Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:11. Two sedans, both traveling south, collided. One vehicle was merging while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the merging sedan and the right front bumper of the other sedan. The male driver of the merging vehicle, aged 30, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the merging maneuver by one vehicle and the straight travel of the other set the conditions for the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 21 - A sedan traveling north on Sheepshead Bay Rd struck its front passenger, causing a head injury. The passenger, a 22-year-old woman, suffered a concussion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Driver distraction caused the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 on Sheepshead Bay Rd in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead when the right front bumper impacted the front passenger. The passenger, a 22-year-old female occupant, was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained a head injury classified as a concussion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the passenger were listed. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the injury of the front-seat occupant, highlighting the systemic danger posed by distracted driving.
21S 2622
Scarcella-Spanton sponsors bill to repeal congestion pricing, reducing street safety citywide.▸Jan 21 - Senator Scarcella-Spanton pushes S 2622. The bill kills congestion pricing, adds an MTA board seat, and orders a forensic audit. Streets risk more cars. Riders and walkers face louder, dirtier roads.
Senate bill S 2622 was introduced on January 21, 2025, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to repealing congestion pricing (Part A); commissioning an independent audit of the metropolitan transportation authority (Part B); and conducting an environmental impact study (Part C),' was sponsored by Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (District 23). The bill repeals congestion pricing, expands the MTA board, and mandates a forensic audit. No safety analyst has assessed the impact, but repealing congestion pricing means more traffic and danger for New York’s most vulnerable on the street.
-
File S 2622,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-21
16
Scarcella-Spanton Opposes Misguided NYPD Congestion Toll Exemptions▸Jan 16 - Reinvent Albany blasted a bill to exempt NYPD officers from Manhattan congestion tolls. The group called it unfair, a $22 million giveaway to a powerful few. They warned it would drain funds, raise tolls, and reward special interests over public safety.
On January 16, 2025, Reinvent Albany, a good government watchdog, issued a statement opposing a bill from Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato and Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton. The bill seeks to exempt NYPD officers, even off-duty, from paying congestion pricing tolls in Manhattan’s central business district. Reinvent Albany called the measure 'contrary to notions of basic fairness' and a '$22 million handout' to a special interest. The Traffic Mobility Review Board had already rejected such exemptions. The group warned that multiple exemption bills could cost the public $100 million yearly and force higher tolls for everyone else. Neither Pheffer Amato nor Scarcella-Spanton commented. The watchdog urged lawmakers to serve the many, not the powerful few.
-
Watchdog Group: No Congestion Pricing Toll Exemptions for Cops!,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-01-16
15
Driver Inattention Injures Passenger on Neptune Avenue▸Jan 15 - A distracted driver crashed on Neptune Avenue. The impact struck the sedan’s left front. A 23-year-old rear passenger suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries. Shock followed. System failed to protect her.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn collided with another vehicle, striking its left front quarter panel. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the cause. A 23-year-old woman riding as the right rear passenger was injured in the crash, suffering trauma to her abdomen and pelvis. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report notes she was in shock, though no visible complaints were recorded. Driver inattention directly led to the collision and the passenger’s injuries. No other contributing factors were listed.
8Int 1160-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
-
File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
6
Brooklyn Sedan Rear-Ends Another Vehicle▸Jan 6 - A 55-year-old female driver suffered upper arm injuries after her sedan struck another vehicle from behind on W 25 St in Brooklyn. The crash caused center back end damage to her car. Police list unspecified driver errors as contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old female driver traveling east on W 25 St in Brooklyn was involved in a rear-end collision. The sedan she was driving sustained center back end damage, indicating impact from behind. The driver was injured, specifically to her shoulder and upper arm, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report cites unspecified contributing factors related to the driver, suggesting errors on her part led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision involved another vehicle, a 2023 Tesla, which sustained front end damage. The report focuses on driver errors without attributing fault to any victim behavior.
1
Two Sedans Collide on Bay View Avenue▸Jan 1 - Two sedans collided on Bay View Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The crash involved merging and straight travel, with front bumper impacts on both vehicles.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay View Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:11. Two sedans, both traveling south, collided. One vehicle was merging while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the merging sedan and the right front bumper of the other sedan. The male driver of the merging vehicle, aged 30, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the merging maneuver by one vehicle and the straight travel of the other set the conditions for the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 21 - Senator Scarcella-Spanton pushes S 2622. The bill kills congestion pricing, adds an MTA board seat, and orders a forensic audit. Streets risk more cars. Riders and walkers face louder, dirtier roads.
Senate bill S 2622 was introduced on January 21, 2025, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to repealing congestion pricing (Part A); commissioning an independent audit of the metropolitan transportation authority (Part B); and conducting an environmental impact study (Part C),' was sponsored by Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (District 23). The bill repeals congestion pricing, expands the MTA board, and mandates a forensic audit. No safety analyst has assessed the impact, but repealing congestion pricing means more traffic and danger for New York’s most vulnerable on the street.
- File S 2622, Open States, Published 2025-01-21
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Scarcella-Spanton Opposes Misguided NYPD Congestion Toll Exemptions▸Jan 16 - Reinvent Albany blasted a bill to exempt NYPD officers from Manhattan congestion tolls. The group called it unfair, a $22 million giveaway to a powerful few. They warned it would drain funds, raise tolls, and reward special interests over public safety.
On January 16, 2025, Reinvent Albany, a good government watchdog, issued a statement opposing a bill from Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato and Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton. The bill seeks to exempt NYPD officers, even off-duty, from paying congestion pricing tolls in Manhattan’s central business district. Reinvent Albany called the measure 'contrary to notions of basic fairness' and a '$22 million handout' to a special interest. The Traffic Mobility Review Board had already rejected such exemptions. The group warned that multiple exemption bills could cost the public $100 million yearly and force higher tolls for everyone else. Neither Pheffer Amato nor Scarcella-Spanton commented. The watchdog urged lawmakers to serve the many, not the powerful few.
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Watchdog Group: No Congestion Pricing Toll Exemptions for Cops!,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-01-16
15
Driver Inattention Injures Passenger on Neptune Avenue▸Jan 15 - A distracted driver crashed on Neptune Avenue. The impact struck the sedan’s left front. A 23-year-old rear passenger suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries. Shock followed. System failed to protect her.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn collided with another vehicle, striking its left front quarter panel. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the cause. A 23-year-old woman riding as the right rear passenger was injured in the crash, suffering trauma to her abdomen and pelvis. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report notes she was in shock, though no visible complaints were recorded. Driver inattention directly led to the collision and the passenger’s injuries. No other contributing factors were listed.
8Int 1160-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
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File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
6
Brooklyn Sedan Rear-Ends Another Vehicle▸Jan 6 - A 55-year-old female driver suffered upper arm injuries after her sedan struck another vehicle from behind on W 25 St in Brooklyn. The crash caused center back end damage to her car. Police list unspecified driver errors as contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old female driver traveling east on W 25 St in Brooklyn was involved in a rear-end collision. The sedan she was driving sustained center back end damage, indicating impact from behind. The driver was injured, specifically to her shoulder and upper arm, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report cites unspecified contributing factors related to the driver, suggesting errors on her part led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision involved another vehicle, a 2023 Tesla, which sustained front end damage. The report focuses on driver errors without attributing fault to any victim behavior.
1
Two Sedans Collide on Bay View Avenue▸Jan 1 - Two sedans collided on Bay View Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The crash involved merging and straight travel, with front bumper impacts on both vehicles.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay View Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:11. Two sedans, both traveling south, collided. One vehicle was merging while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the merging sedan and the right front bumper of the other sedan. The male driver of the merging vehicle, aged 30, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the merging maneuver by one vehicle and the straight travel of the other set the conditions for the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 16 - Reinvent Albany blasted a bill to exempt NYPD officers from Manhattan congestion tolls. The group called it unfair, a $22 million giveaway to a powerful few. They warned it would drain funds, raise tolls, and reward special interests over public safety.
On January 16, 2025, Reinvent Albany, a good government watchdog, issued a statement opposing a bill from Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato and Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton. The bill seeks to exempt NYPD officers, even off-duty, from paying congestion pricing tolls in Manhattan’s central business district. Reinvent Albany called the measure 'contrary to notions of basic fairness' and a '$22 million handout' to a special interest. The Traffic Mobility Review Board had already rejected such exemptions. The group warned that multiple exemption bills could cost the public $100 million yearly and force higher tolls for everyone else. Neither Pheffer Amato nor Scarcella-Spanton commented. The watchdog urged lawmakers to serve the many, not the powerful few.
- Watchdog Group: No Congestion Pricing Toll Exemptions for Cops!, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-01-16
15
Driver Inattention Injures Passenger on Neptune Avenue▸Jan 15 - A distracted driver crashed on Neptune Avenue. The impact struck the sedan’s left front. A 23-year-old rear passenger suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries. Shock followed. System failed to protect her.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn collided with another vehicle, striking its left front quarter panel. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the cause. A 23-year-old woman riding as the right rear passenger was injured in the crash, suffering trauma to her abdomen and pelvis. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report notes she was in shock, though no visible complaints were recorded. Driver inattention directly led to the collision and the passenger’s injuries. No other contributing factors were listed.
8Int 1160-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
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File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
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Brooklyn Sedan Rear-Ends Another Vehicle▸Jan 6 - A 55-year-old female driver suffered upper arm injuries after her sedan struck another vehicle from behind on W 25 St in Brooklyn. The crash caused center back end damage to her car. Police list unspecified driver errors as contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old female driver traveling east on W 25 St in Brooklyn was involved in a rear-end collision. The sedan she was driving sustained center back end damage, indicating impact from behind. The driver was injured, specifically to her shoulder and upper arm, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report cites unspecified contributing factors related to the driver, suggesting errors on her part led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision involved another vehicle, a 2023 Tesla, which sustained front end damage. The report focuses on driver errors without attributing fault to any victim behavior.
1
Two Sedans Collide on Bay View Avenue▸Jan 1 - Two sedans collided on Bay View Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The crash involved merging and straight travel, with front bumper impacts on both vehicles.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay View Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:11. Two sedans, both traveling south, collided. One vehicle was merging while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the merging sedan and the right front bumper of the other sedan. The male driver of the merging vehicle, aged 30, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the merging maneuver by one vehicle and the straight travel of the other set the conditions for the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 15 - A distracted driver crashed on Neptune Avenue. The impact struck the sedan’s left front. A 23-year-old rear passenger suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries. Shock followed. System failed to protect her.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn collided with another vehicle, striking its left front quarter panel. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the cause. A 23-year-old woman riding as the right rear passenger was injured in the crash, suffering trauma to her abdomen and pelvis. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report notes she was in shock, though no visible complaints were recorded. Driver inattention directly led to the collision and the passenger’s injuries. No other contributing factors were listed.
8Int 1160-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
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File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
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Brooklyn Sedan Rear-Ends Another Vehicle▸Jan 6 - A 55-year-old female driver suffered upper arm injuries after her sedan struck another vehicle from behind on W 25 St in Brooklyn. The crash caused center back end damage to her car. Police list unspecified driver errors as contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old female driver traveling east on W 25 St in Brooklyn was involved in a rear-end collision. The sedan she was driving sustained center back end damage, indicating impact from behind. The driver was injured, specifically to her shoulder and upper arm, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report cites unspecified contributing factors related to the driver, suggesting errors on her part led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision involved another vehicle, a 2023 Tesla, which sustained front end damage. The report focuses on driver errors without attributing fault to any victim behavior.
1
Two Sedans Collide on Bay View Avenue▸Jan 1 - Two sedans collided on Bay View Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The crash involved merging and straight travel, with front bumper impacts on both vehicles.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay View Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:11. Two sedans, both traveling south, collided. One vehicle was merging while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the merging sedan and the right front bumper of the other sedan. The male driver of the merging vehicle, aged 30, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the merging maneuver by one vehicle and the straight travel of the other set the conditions for the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
- File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-01-08
6
Brooklyn Sedan Rear-Ends Another Vehicle▸Jan 6 - A 55-year-old female driver suffered upper arm injuries after her sedan struck another vehicle from behind on W 25 St in Brooklyn. The crash caused center back end damage to her car. Police list unspecified driver errors as contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old female driver traveling east on W 25 St in Brooklyn was involved in a rear-end collision. The sedan she was driving sustained center back end damage, indicating impact from behind. The driver was injured, specifically to her shoulder and upper arm, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report cites unspecified contributing factors related to the driver, suggesting errors on her part led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision involved another vehicle, a 2023 Tesla, which sustained front end damage. The report focuses on driver errors without attributing fault to any victim behavior.
1
Two Sedans Collide on Bay View Avenue▸Jan 1 - Two sedans collided on Bay View Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The crash involved merging and straight travel, with front bumper impacts on both vehicles.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay View Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:11. Two sedans, both traveling south, collided. One vehicle was merging while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the merging sedan and the right front bumper of the other sedan. The male driver of the merging vehicle, aged 30, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the merging maneuver by one vehicle and the straight travel of the other set the conditions for the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 6 - A 55-year-old female driver suffered upper arm injuries after her sedan struck another vehicle from behind on W 25 St in Brooklyn. The crash caused center back end damage to her car. Police list unspecified driver errors as contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old female driver traveling east on W 25 St in Brooklyn was involved in a rear-end collision. The sedan she was driving sustained center back end damage, indicating impact from behind. The driver was injured, specifically to her shoulder and upper arm, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report cites unspecified contributing factors related to the driver, suggesting errors on her part led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision involved another vehicle, a 2023 Tesla, which sustained front end damage. The report focuses on driver errors without attributing fault to any victim behavior.
1
Two Sedans Collide on Bay View Avenue▸Jan 1 - Two sedans collided on Bay View Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The crash involved merging and straight travel, with front bumper impacts on both vehicles.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay View Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:11. Two sedans, both traveling south, collided. One vehicle was merging while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the merging sedan and the right front bumper of the other sedan. The male driver of the merging vehicle, aged 30, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the merging maneuver by one vehicle and the straight travel of the other set the conditions for the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 1 - Two sedans collided on Bay View Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The crash involved merging and straight travel, with front bumper impacts on both vehicles.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay View Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:11. Two sedans, both traveling south, collided. One vehicle was merging while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the merging sedan and the right front bumper of the other sedan. The male driver of the merging vehicle, aged 30, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the merging maneuver by one vehicle and the straight travel of the other set the conditions for the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
- Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-01