Aug 29 - A westbound motorcycle hit a southbound cyclist turning left on Neptune Ave at Ocean Pkwy. The biker went down, clutching his arm. Sirens cut the heat. Distraction ruled the lane. The street spit them out and kept moving.

A westbound motorcycle and a southbound bicycle collided at Neptune Ave and Ocean Pkwy in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured with arm pain; the motorcyclist’s injuries were unspecified. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Both listed parties had inattention as a factor. The bicycle was turning left; the motorcycle was going straight. The crash damaged both front ends, marking a direct hit. The report lists the motorcyclist with helmet/other gear but notes no safety equipment for the cyclist; this follows the documented driver inattention contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838445 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Aug 27 - The drivers of a westbound motorcycle and a westbound sedan collided head‑on at Brighton Beach Ave and Brighton 7 St in Brooklyn. The 28‑year‑old motorcyclist suffered a lower‑leg fracture. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

The driver of a motorcycle and the driver of a sedan collided head‑on at Brighton Beach Ave and Brighton 7 St in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 28‑year‑old man, suffered a lower‑leg fracture and was listed as injured in the report. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was recorded as the contributing factor for both drivers. Both vehicles were westbound and listed as going straight ahead before impact, with center‑front damage on each vehicle. The sedan carried one occupant; the motorcyclist was the only person listed as injured in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838043 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Aug 26 - The driver of a 2024 Cadillac sedan traveling east on Brighton Beach Ave hit a 12-year-old boy riding north on a bicycle at Coney Island Ave. The child suffered a lower-leg injury. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield.

The driver of a 2024 Cadillac sedan traveling east on Brighton Beach Avenue struck a 12-year-old male bicyclist riding north at Coney Island Avenue. The impact was to the sedan's right-front quarter and the bike's center front. The child sustained a lower-leg injury and was listed with contusions. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The report identifies the motorist as a licensed adult female; no motorist injuries were recorded. Police recorded the driver errors as the defining causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Aug 15 - A driver in an SUV hit a 23-year-old moped rider at Neptune Ave and Coney Island Ave. The rider suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion and was conscious. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction twice. One driver was unlicensed.

A driver in a Station Wagon/SUV traveling east struck a 23-year-old moped driver at Neptune Ave and Coney Island Ave in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for both involved drivers. One vehicle is listed as a Standing S driven by an unlicensed driver. Both vehicles show center front-end impact. The report repeats driver inattention as the listed error and identifies the moped rider as the injured party.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836003 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.

Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."

• File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14

Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.

Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.

• File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14

Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.

Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.

• We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08

Jul 31 - Genesis driver crashed on Ocean Parkway at Brighton Beach Avenue. Three inside were hurt. Teen driver had facial fractures. Two young passengers bled and bruised. Police listed Other Vehicular.

Three people were hurt in a crash on Ocean Parkway at Brighton Beach Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was 18, male, with facial fractures and dislocation. A 17-year-old female passenger had facial bleeding. An 18-year-old female passenger suffered a leg contusion. According to the police report, the collision involved a Genesis sedan with center-front impact and left-front bumper damage. Travel direction was listed as north. Police recorded Other Vehicular as the contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832405 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.

• Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16

Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.

• Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15

Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.

• BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-12

• 2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes, The New York Times, Published 2025-07-11

Jul 9 - A masked moped rider struck Zhou Xie, 90, in a Brooklyn crosswalk. The rider fled. Xie died from head trauma. Police search for the driver. The street stayed silent. The city counts another loss.

NY Daily News (2025-07-09) reports Zhou Xie, 90, was killed by a hit-and-run moped rider while crossing E. 14th St. at Avenue U. Xie was in the crosswalk when a blue moped, driven by a masked man, hit him and fled. A witness said, "He hit the guy and he left." Police are searching for surveillance footage to identify the rider. The article notes 56 people have died in city traffic so far in 2025. The crash highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the challenge of enforcing safe streets.

• Moped Rider Kills Elderly Pedestrian In Brooklyn, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-09

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

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

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

Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.

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

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

Jun 24 - Seventeen-year-old Jhoan Puga died after his moped struck a turning car in Midwood. His passenger was thrown and critically hurt. The crash left trauma and questions in its wake.

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

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

Jun 23 - A sedan hit a 17-year-old girl as she got off a vehicle on Neptune Avenue. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and confusion as factors.

A 17-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan while getting off a vehicle on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl suffered a contusion to her lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage. The crash did not occur at an intersection. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824410 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 23 - Eleven city lawmakers voted no on speed cameras. Their votes keep streets exposed. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a shield. Reckless drivers win. The city’s most basic defense—rejected. The toll will be measured in blood, not words.

On June 13 and June 17, 2025, the New York State Senate and Assembly voted on reauthorizing New York City's school zone speed camera program. The Senate passed the measure 38-21; three city senators—Stephen Chan, Andrew Lanza, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton—voted no. The Assembly passed it 110-31, with nine city lawmakers—Alec Brook-Krasny, Lester Chang, Simcha Eichenstein, Michael Novakhov, Stacey Pheffer Amato, Sam Pirozzolo, Michael Reilly, David Weprin, Kalman Yeger—opposing. The Streetsblog NYC article, 'Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program,' quotes lawmakers dismissing speed cameras as revenue grabs or burdens. The safety analyst notes: 'The event text does not describe a specific policy or legislative action, so no direct safety impact on pedestrians and cyclists can be assessed.' Still, the votes signal disregard for proven tools that protect those outside cars.

• Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23

Jun 23 - Two cars crashed head-on in Brooklyn. A woman, 55, riding in front, suffered back injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Metal, glass, pain. The street stays dangerous.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Brighton 4 Street and Brightwater Court in Brooklyn. A 55-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the risk when drivers lose focus. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822630 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 23 - Eleven city lawmakers voted no on speed cameras. Their votes keep streets exposed. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a shield. Reckless drivers win. The city’s most basic defense—rejected. The toll will be measured in blood, not words.

On June 13 and June 17, 2025, the New York State Senate and Assembly voted on reauthorizing New York City's school zone speed camera program. The Senate passed the measure 38-21; three city senators—Stephen Chan, Andrew Lanza, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton—voted no. The Assembly passed it 110-31, with nine city lawmakers—Alec Brook-Krasny, Lester Chang, Simcha Eichenstein, Michael Novakhov, Stacey Pheffer Amato, Sam Pirozzolo, Michael Reilly, David Weprin, Kalman Yeger—opposing. The Streetsblog NYC article, 'Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program,' quotes lawmakers dismissing speed cameras as revenue grabs or burdens. The safety analyst notes: 'The event text does not describe a specific policy or legislative action, so no direct safety impact on pedestrians and cyclists can be assessed.' Still, the votes signal disregard for proven tools that protect those outside cars.

• Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23