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 3
▸ Crush Injuries 1
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Lacerations 1
▸ Concussion 4
▸ Whiplash 19
▸ Contusion/Bruise 44
▸ Abrasion 15
▸ Pain/Nausea 18
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.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Brighton Beach: Two years of hits at Neptune and beyond
Brighton Beach: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 5, 2025
Just after 3 PM on Aug 29 at Neptune Ave and Ocean Pkwy, a bicyclist and a motorcyclist collided. One person was injured. NYC Open Data
This Week
- On Aug 26 at Brighton Beach Ave and Coney Island Ave, a driver hit a 12‑year‑old on a bike; the child was injured. NYC Open Data
- On Jun 23, a sedan struck a 17‑year‑old pedestrian; she was injured. NYC Open Data
- On Jun 21 at Brightwater Ct and Coney Island Ave, a driver hit a 73‑year‑old man walking; he was injured. NYC Open Data
Brighton Beach’s Toll
Since Jan 1, 2022, this neighborhood has recorded 834 crashes, with 401 people injured and 2 killed. One was a bicyclist; one was a pedestrian. NYC Open Data
So far this year, there have been 177 crashes here, with 122 injuries and 0 deaths. That’s more crashes and many more injuries than the same period last year, which saw 167 crashes, 67 injuries, and 1 death. NYC Open Data
One of the deaths came at Coney Island Ave and Neptune Ave on Apr 18, 2024, when a driver in an SUV struck a person on an e‑bike; the cyclist died. NYC Open Data crash record
Where the Street Fights Back
The harm concentrates on a few blocks. Neptune Avenue leads the list of injuries and deaths. Brighton Beach Avenue is close behind. NYC Open Data
Injuries stack up late in the day, with the biggest spike around 5 PM. The named causes that appear again and again: driver inattention and failure to yield. NYC Open Data
What Leaders Did — And Didn’t
Council Member Inna Vernikov backed DOT’s move against universal daylighting, siding with opponents of a basic visibility fix at corners. Streetsblog NYC
In Albany, Assembly Member Alec Brook‑Krasny voted no on a bill to extend and correct school‑zone speed rules (S 8344). State Sen. Jessica Scarcella‑Spanton also voted no on that measure. Open States • Streetsblog NYC
One tool to stop repeat high‑risk drivers advanced in the Senate: the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) cleared a committee with a yes vote from Sen. Scarcella‑Spanton. It targets motorists who rack up violations with intelligent speed assistance. Streetsblog NYC
Fix the Corners. Slow the Cars.
This map tells us what to do. At Neptune Ave and Brighton Beach Ave, protect crossings and sightlines: daylight the corners, add leading pedestrian intervals, and harden turns. On Coney Island Ave, calm speeds and prioritize yielding at side streets like Brightwater Ct. Focus enforcement where injuries peak in late afternoon. NYC Open Data
Citywide, the path is clear. Lower the default speed limit and pass the Stop Super Speeders Act to rein in the worst repeat offenders. Here, that means asking Brook‑Krasny, Scarcella‑Spanton, and Vernikov to back proven tools instead of blocking them. Then count the bodies again.
One corner. One hour. One life. Start there. Then act.
Frequently Asked Questions
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▸ How many people have been harmed on Brighton Beach streets since 2022?
▸ Where do crashes cluster here?
▸ When are people most at risk?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons dataset, Vehicles dataset , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-05
- File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17
- Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23
- We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08
- Cyclist Injured on Unprotected McGuinness, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-20
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny
District 46
Council Member Inna Vernikov
District 48
State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
District 23
▸ Other Geographies
Brighton Beach Brighton Beach sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 60, District 48, AD 46, SD 23, Brooklyn CB13.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Brighton Beach
5
Driver fatally plows into granny, 75, crossing street in NYC, leaves her to die: cops▸
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Driver fatally plows into granny, 75, crossing street in NYC, leaves her to die: cops,
New York Post,
Published 2025-10-05
28
Driver and cyclist collide at Ocean Pkwy▸Sep 28 - Driver in a Honda sedan and a westbound cyclist collided at W Brighton Ave and Ocean Pkwy. The 36-year-old cyclist suffered a leg injury. A 33-year-old car passenger was listed as unspecified. Car’s left side and bike’s front were damaged.
A driver in a 2015 Honda sedan traveling south on Ocean Pkwy and a bicyclist traveling west on W Brighton Ave collided. The 36-year-old man on the bike was injured in the lower leg and foot. A 33-year-old front passenger and the 29-year-old driver were recorded with unspecified outcomes. According to the police report, both road users were going straight ahead; the sedan’s left-side doors and the bicycle’s front end were damaged. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the driver and the cyclist. No other causes were listed. The crash took place in Brooklyn near Precinct 60 at about 14:10.
26
U-turning sedan driver injures motorcyclist on Neptune▸Sep 26 - A sedan driver tried a U-turn on Neptune Avenue at Brighton 4 Street and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider went down with a head injury. Police logged driver inattention and an improper turn.
On Neptune Avenue at Brighton 4 Street in Brooklyn, a driver in a 2017 Audi sedan attempted a U-turn eastbound and collided with a westbound motorcyclist who was going straight. Impact damaged the car’s right-side doors and the bike’s front end. The 22-year-old rider suffered a head injury and was semiconscious. According to the police report, the sedan was “Making U Turn” and the motorcycle was “Going Straight Ahead.” Police recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Turning Improperly” by the sedan driver. Only the motorcyclist was marked injured.
22
Driver U-Turn Injures Passenger on Neptune Avenue▸Sep 22 - A sedan driver tried a U-turn east on Neptune Avenue and hit a truck's left rear. A 41-year-old front passenger was injured. A 34-year-old driver was also hurt.
A driver in a sedan attempted a U-turn while heading east near 217 Neptune Ave in Brooklyn. A truck driver was going straight. The driver of the sedan hit the truck’s left rear. The crash injured a 41-year-old front passenger. A 34-year-old driver was also hurt. According to the police report, police recorded Turning Improperly by a driver and Other Vehicular as contributing factors. Records note the sedan making a U-turn and the truck going straight, with impact to the sedan’s left front and the truck’s left rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
20
In tragic irony, dad of filmmaker killed in Brooklyn car crash also died in car accident▸
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In tragic irony, dad of filmmaker killed in Brooklyn car crash also died in car accident,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-20
14
15-year-old driver accused of striking pedestrian in Brooklyn▸
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15-year-old driver accused of striking pedestrian in Brooklyn,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-14
3
Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection▸
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Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-03
29
Motorcycle strikes cyclist on Neptune▸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.
27
Westbound Motorcycle and Sedan Collide; Motorcyclist Hurt▸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.
26
Driver in sedan clips 12-year-old cyclist▸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.
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Distracted SUV and Moped Collision Injures 23-Year-Old▸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.
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸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."
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸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.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸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.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
31
Genesis Crash on Ocean Parkway Injures Three▸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.
30
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks▸Jul 30 - A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.
NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.
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Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-30
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
19
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸Jul 19 - A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸Jul 12 - A crash on Lincoln Avenue turned brutal. One driver struck another with a metal object. The victim landed in the hospital. The assailant fled in a black car. Police hunt for answers.
According to amny (2025-07-12), a traffic crash on Lincoln Avenue in Cypress Hills escalated when a driver "pulled out a metal object and repeatedly struck the victim about the head and body." The victim, 36, was hospitalized in stable condition. The assailant fled in a black vehicle. NYPD released video of the suspect, seeking public help. The incident highlights how post-crash confrontations can turn violent, raising questions about conflict de-escalation and the need for safer streets.
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Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash,
amny,
Published 2025-07-12
- Driver fatally plows into granny, 75, crossing street in NYC, leaves her to die: cops, New York Post, Published 2025-10-05
28
Driver and cyclist collide at Ocean Pkwy▸Sep 28 - Driver in a Honda sedan and a westbound cyclist collided at W Brighton Ave and Ocean Pkwy. The 36-year-old cyclist suffered a leg injury. A 33-year-old car passenger was listed as unspecified. Car’s left side and bike’s front were damaged.
A driver in a 2015 Honda sedan traveling south on Ocean Pkwy and a bicyclist traveling west on W Brighton Ave collided. The 36-year-old man on the bike was injured in the lower leg and foot. A 33-year-old front passenger and the 29-year-old driver were recorded with unspecified outcomes. According to the police report, both road users were going straight ahead; the sedan’s left-side doors and the bicycle’s front end were damaged. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the driver and the cyclist. No other causes were listed. The crash took place in Brooklyn near Precinct 60 at about 14:10.
26
U-turning sedan driver injures motorcyclist on Neptune▸Sep 26 - A sedan driver tried a U-turn on Neptune Avenue at Brighton 4 Street and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider went down with a head injury. Police logged driver inattention and an improper turn.
On Neptune Avenue at Brighton 4 Street in Brooklyn, a driver in a 2017 Audi sedan attempted a U-turn eastbound and collided with a westbound motorcyclist who was going straight. Impact damaged the car’s right-side doors and the bike’s front end. The 22-year-old rider suffered a head injury and was semiconscious. According to the police report, the sedan was “Making U Turn” and the motorcycle was “Going Straight Ahead.” Police recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Turning Improperly” by the sedan driver. Only the motorcyclist was marked injured.
22
Driver U-Turn Injures Passenger on Neptune Avenue▸Sep 22 - A sedan driver tried a U-turn east on Neptune Avenue and hit a truck's left rear. A 41-year-old front passenger was injured. A 34-year-old driver was also hurt.
A driver in a sedan attempted a U-turn while heading east near 217 Neptune Ave in Brooklyn. A truck driver was going straight. The driver of the sedan hit the truck’s left rear. The crash injured a 41-year-old front passenger. A 34-year-old driver was also hurt. According to the police report, police recorded Turning Improperly by a driver and Other Vehicular as contributing factors. Records note the sedan making a U-turn and the truck going straight, with impact to the sedan’s left front and the truck’s left rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
20
In tragic irony, dad of filmmaker killed in Brooklyn car crash also died in car accident▸
-
In tragic irony, dad of filmmaker killed in Brooklyn car crash also died in car accident,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-20
14
15-year-old driver accused of striking pedestrian in Brooklyn▸
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15-year-old driver accused of striking pedestrian in Brooklyn,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-14
3
Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection▸
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Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-03
29
Motorcycle strikes cyclist on Neptune▸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.
27
Westbound Motorcycle and Sedan Collide; Motorcyclist Hurt▸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.
26
Driver in sedan clips 12-year-old cyclist▸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.
15
Distracted SUV and Moped Collision Injures 23-Year-Old▸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.
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸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
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸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
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸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
31
Genesis Crash on Ocean Parkway Injures Three▸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.
30
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks▸Jul 30 - A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.
NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.
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Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-30
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
19
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸Jul 19 - A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸Jul 12 - A crash on Lincoln Avenue turned brutal. One driver struck another with a metal object. The victim landed in the hospital. The assailant fled in a black car. Police hunt for answers.
According to amny (2025-07-12), a traffic crash on Lincoln Avenue in Cypress Hills escalated when a driver "pulled out a metal object and repeatedly struck the victim about the head and body." The victim, 36, was hospitalized in stable condition. The assailant fled in a black vehicle. NYPD released video of the suspect, seeking public help. The incident highlights how post-crash confrontations can turn violent, raising questions about conflict de-escalation and the need for safer streets.
-
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash,
amny,
Published 2025-07-12
Sep 28 - Driver in a Honda sedan and a westbound cyclist collided at W Brighton Ave and Ocean Pkwy. The 36-year-old cyclist suffered a leg injury. A 33-year-old car passenger was listed as unspecified. Car’s left side and bike’s front were damaged.
A driver in a 2015 Honda sedan traveling south on Ocean Pkwy and a bicyclist traveling west on W Brighton Ave collided. The 36-year-old man on the bike was injured in the lower leg and foot. A 33-year-old front passenger and the 29-year-old driver were recorded with unspecified outcomes. According to the police report, both road users were going straight ahead; the sedan’s left-side doors and the bicycle’s front end were damaged. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the driver and the cyclist. No other causes were listed. The crash took place in Brooklyn near Precinct 60 at about 14:10.
26
U-turning sedan driver injures motorcyclist on Neptune▸Sep 26 - A sedan driver tried a U-turn on Neptune Avenue at Brighton 4 Street and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider went down with a head injury. Police logged driver inattention and an improper turn.
On Neptune Avenue at Brighton 4 Street in Brooklyn, a driver in a 2017 Audi sedan attempted a U-turn eastbound and collided with a westbound motorcyclist who was going straight. Impact damaged the car’s right-side doors and the bike’s front end. The 22-year-old rider suffered a head injury and was semiconscious. According to the police report, the sedan was “Making U Turn” and the motorcycle was “Going Straight Ahead.” Police recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Turning Improperly” by the sedan driver. Only the motorcyclist was marked injured.
22
Driver U-Turn Injures Passenger on Neptune Avenue▸Sep 22 - A sedan driver tried a U-turn east on Neptune Avenue and hit a truck's left rear. A 41-year-old front passenger was injured. A 34-year-old driver was also hurt.
A driver in a sedan attempted a U-turn while heading east near 217 Neptune Ave in Brooklyn. A truck driver was going straight. The driver of the sedan hit the truck’s left rear. The crash injured a 41-year-old front passenger. A 34-year-old driver was also hurt. According to the police report, police recorded Turning Improperly by a driver and Other Vehicular as contributing factors. Records note the sedan making a U-turn and the truck going straight, with impact to the sedan’s left front and the truck’s left rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
20
In tragic irony, dad of filmmaker killed in Brooklyn car crash also died in car accident▸
-
In tragic irony, dad of filmmaker killed in Brooklyn car crash also died in car accident,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-20
14
15-year-old driver accused of striking pedestrian in Brooklyn▸
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15-year-old driver accused of striking pedestrian in Brooklyn,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-14
3
Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection▸
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Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-03
29
Motorcycle strikes cyclist on Neptune▸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.
27
Westbound Motorcycle and Sedan Collide; Motorcyclist Hurt▸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.
26
Driver in sedan clips 12-year-old cyclist▸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.
15
Distracted SUV and Moped Collision Injures 23-Year-Old▸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.
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸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."
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸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.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸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.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
31
Genesis Crash on Ocean Parkway Injures Three▸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.
30
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks▸Jul 30 - A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.
NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.
-
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-30
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
19
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸Jul 19 - A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸Jul 12 - A crash on Lincoln Avenue turned brutal. One driver struck another with a metal object. The victim landed in the hospital. The assailant fled in a black car. Police hunt for answers.
According to amny (2025-07-12), a traffic crash on Lincoln Avenue in Cypress Hills escalated when a driver "pulled out a metal object and repeatedly struck the victim about the head and body." The victim, 36, was hospitalized in stable condition. The assailant fled in a black vehicle. NYPD released video of the suspect, seeking public help. The incident highlights how post-crash confrontations can turn violent, raising questions about conflict de-escalation and the need for safer streets.
-
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash,
amny,
Published 2025-07-12
Sep 26 - A sedan driver tried a U-turn on Neptune Avenue at Brighton 4 Street and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider went down with a head injury. Police logged driver inattention and an improper turn.
On Neptune Avenue at Brighton 4 Street in Brooklyn, a driver in a 2017 Audi sedan attempted a U-turn eastbound and collided with a westbound motorcyclist who was going straight. Impact damaged the car’s right-side doors and the bike’s front end. The 22-year-old rider suffered a head injury and was semiconscious. According to the police report, the sedan was “Making U Turn” and the motorcycle was “Going Straight Ahead.” Police recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Turning Improperly” by the sedan driver. Only the motorcyclist was marked injured.
22
Driver U-Turn Injures Passenger on Neptune Avenue▸Sep 22 - A sedan driver tried a U-turn east on Neptune Avenue and hit a truck's left rear. A 41-year-old front passenger was injured. A 34-year-old driver was also hurt.
A driver in a sedan attempted a U-turn while heading east near 217 Neptune Ave in Brooklyn. A truck driver was going straight. The driver of the sedan hit the truck’s left rear. The crash injured a 41-year-old front passenger. A 34-year-old driver was also hurt. According to the police report, police recorded Turning Improperly by a driver and Other Vehicular as contributing factors. Records note the sedan making a U-turn and the truck going straight, with impact to the sedan’s left front and the truck’s left rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
20
In tragic irony, dad of filmmaker killed in Brooklyn car crash also died in car accident▸
-
In tragic irony, dad of filmmaker killed in Brooklyn car crash also died in car accident,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-20
14
15-year-old driver accused of striking pedestrian in Brooklyn▸
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15-year-old driver accused of striking pedestrian in Brooklyn,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-14
3
Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection▸
-
Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-03
29
Motorcycle strikes cyclist on Neptune▸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.
27
Westbound Motorcycle and Sedan Collide; Motorcyclist Hurt▸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.
26
Driver in sedan clips 12-year-old cyclist▸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.
15
Distracted SUV and Moped Collision Injures 23-Year-Old▸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.
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸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
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸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
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸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
31
Genesis Crash on Ocean Parkway Injures Three▸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.
30
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks▸Jul 30 - A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.
NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.
-
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-30
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
19
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸Jul 19 - A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
-
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸Jul 12 - A crash on Lincoln Avenue turned brutal. One driver struck another with a metal object. The victim landed in the hospital. The assailant fled in a black car. Police hunt for answers.
According to amny (2025-07-12), a traffic crash on Lincoln Avenue in Cypress Hills escalated when a driver "pulled out a metal object and repeatedly struck the victim about the head and body." The victim, 36, was hospitalized in stable condition. The assailant fled in a black vehicle. NYPD released video of the suspect, seeking public help. The incident highlights how post-crash confrontations can turn violent, raising questions about conflict de-escalation and the need for safer streets.
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Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash,
amny,
Published 2025-07-12
Sep 22 - A sedan driver tried a U-turn east on Neptune Avenue and hit a truck's left rear. A 41-year-old front passenger was injured. A 34-year-old driver was also hurt.
A driver in a sedan attempted a U-turn while heading east near 217 Neptune Ave in Brooklyn. A truck driver was going straight. The driver of the sedan hit the truck’s left rear. The crash injured a 41-year-old front passenger. A 34-year-old driver was also hurt. According to the police report, police recorded Turning Improperly by a driver and Other Vehicular as contributing factors. Records note the sedan making a U-turn and the truck going straight, with impact to the sedan’s left front and the truck’s left rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
20
In tragic irony, dad of filmmaker killed in Brooklyn car crash also died in car accident▸
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In tragic irony, dad of filmmaker killed in Brooklyn car crash also died in car accident,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-20
14
15-year-old driver accused of striking pedestrian in Brooklyn▸
-
15-year-old driver accused of striking pedestrian in Brooklyn,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-14
3
Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection▸
-
Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-03
29
Motorcycle strikes cyclist on Neptune▸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.
27
Westbound Motorcycle and Sedan Collide; Motorcyclist Hurt▸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.
26
Driver in sedan clips 12-year-old cyclist▸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.
15
Distracted SUV and Moped Collision Injures 23-Year-Old▸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.
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸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."
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸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
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸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
31
Genesis Crash on Ocean Parkway Injures Three▸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.
30
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks▸Jul 30 - A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.
NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.
-
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-30
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
19
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸Jul 19 - A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
-
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸Jul 12 - A crash on Lincoln Avenue turned brutal. One driver struck another with a metal object. The victim landed in the hospital. The assailant fled in a black car. Police hunt for answers.
According to amny (2025-07-12), a traffic crash on Lincoln Avenue in Cypress Hills escalated when a driver "pulled out a metal object and repeatedly struck the victim about the head and body." The victim, 36, was hospitalized in stable condition. The assailant fled in a black vehicle. NYPD released video of the suspect, seeking public help. The incident highlights how post-crash confrontations can turn violent, raising questions about conflict de-escalation and the need for safer streets.
-
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash,
amny,
Published 2025-07-12
- In tragic irony, dad of filmmaker killed in Brooklyn car crash also died in car accident, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-20
14
15-year-old driver accused of striking pedestrian in Brooklyn▸
-
15-year-old driver accused of striking pedestrian in Brooklyn,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-14
3
Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection▸
-
Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-03
29
Motorcycle strikes cyclist on Neptune▸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.
27
Westbound Motorcycle and Sedan Collide; Motorcyclist Hurt▸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.
26
Driver in sedan clips 12-year-old cyclist▸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.
15
Distracted SUV and Moped Collision Injures 23-Year-Old▸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.
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸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
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸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
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸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
31
Genesis Crash on Ocean Parkway Injures Three▸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.
30
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks▸Jul 30 - A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.
NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.
-
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-30
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
19
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸Jul 19 - A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
-
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸Jul 12 - A crash on Lincoln Avenue turned brutal. One driver struck another with a metal object. The victim landed in the hospital. The assailant fled in a black car. Police hunt for answers.
According to amny (2025-07-12), a traffic crash on Lincoln Avenue in Cypress Hills escalated when a driver "pulled out a metal object and repeatedly struck the victim about the head and body." The victim, 36, was hospitalized in stable condition. The assailant fled in a black vehicle. NYPD released video of the suspect, seeking public help. The incident highlights how post-crash confrontations can turn violent, raising questions about conflict de-escalation and the need for safer streets.
-
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash,
amny,
Published 2025-07-12
- 15-year-old driver accused of striking pedestrian in Brooklyn, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-14
3
Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection▸
-
Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-03
29
Motorcycle strikes cyclist on Neptune▸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.
27
Westbound Motorcycle and Sedan Collide; Motorcyclist Hurt▸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.
26
Driver in sedan clips 12-year-old cyclist▸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.
15
Distracted SUV and Moped Collision Injures 23-Year-Old▸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.
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸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
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸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
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸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
31
Genesis Crash on Ocean Parkway Injures Three▸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.
30
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks▸Jul 30 - A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.
NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.
-
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-30
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
19
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸Jul 19 - A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
-
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸Jul 12 - A crash on Lincoln Avenue turned brutal. One driver struck another with a metal object. The victim landed in the hospital. The assailant fled in a black car. Police hunt for answers.
According to amny (2025-07-12), a traffic crash on Lincoln Avenue in Cypress Hills escalated when a driver "pulled out a metal object and repeatedly struck the victim about the head and body." The victim, 36, was hospitalized in stable condition. The assailant fled in a black vehicle. NYPD released video of the suspect, seeking public help. The incident highlights how post-crash confrontations can turn violent, raising questions about conflict de-escalation and the need for safer streets.
-
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash,
amny,
Published 2025-07-12
- Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-03
29
Motorcycle strikes cyclist on Neptune▸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.
27
Westbound Motorcycle and Sedan Collide; Motorcyclist Hurt▸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.
26
Driver in sedan clips 12-year-old cyclist▸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.
15
Distracted SUV and Moped Collision Injures 23-Year-Old▸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.
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸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
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸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
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸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
31
Genesis Crash on Ocean Parkway Injures Three▸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.
30
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks▸Jul 30 - A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.
NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.
-
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-30
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
19
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸Jul 19 - A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
-
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸Jul 12 - A crash on Lincoln Avenue turned brutal. One driver struck another with a metal object. The victim landed in the hospital. The assailant fled in a black car. Police hunt for answers.
According to amny (2025-07-12), a traffic crash on Lincoln Avenue in Cypress Hills escalated when a driver "pulled out a metal object and repeatedly struck the victim about the head and body." The victim, 36, was hospitalized in stable condition. The assailant fled in a black vehicle. NYPD released video of the suspect, seeking public help. The incident highlights how post-crash confrontations can turn violent, raising questions about conflict de-escalation and the need for safer streets.
-
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash,
amny,
Published 2025-07-12
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.
27
Westbound Motorcycle and Sedan Collide; Motorcyclist Hurt▸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.
26
Driver in sedan clips 12-year-old cyclist▸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.
15
Distracted SUV and Moped Collision Injures 23-Year-Old▸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.
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸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
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸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
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸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
31
Genesis Crash on Ocean Parkway Injures Three▸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.
30
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks▸Jul 30 - A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.
NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.
-
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-30
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
19
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸Jul 19 - A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
-
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸Jul 12 - A crash on Lincoln Avenue turned brutal. One driver struck another with a metal object. The victim landed in the hospital. The assailant fled in a black car. Police hunt for answers.
According to amny (2025-07-12), a traffic crash on Lincoln Avenue in Cypress Hills escalated when a driver "pulled out a metal object and repeatedly struck the victim about the head and body." The victim, 36, was hospitalized in stable condition. The assailant fled in a black vehicle. NYPD released video of the suspect, seeking public help. The incident highlights how post-crash confrontations can turn violent, raising questions about conflict de-escalation and the need for safer streets.
-
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash,
amny,
Published 2025-07-12
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.
26
Driver in sedan clips 12-year-old cyclist▸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.
15
Distracted SUV and Moped Collision Injures 23-Year-Old▸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.
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸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
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸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
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸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
31
Genesis Crash on Ocean Parkway Injures Three▸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.
30
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks▸Jul 30 - A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.
NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.
-
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-30
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
19
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸Jul 19 - A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
-
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸Jul 12 - A crash on Lincoln Avenue turned brutal. One driver struck another with a metal object. The victim landed in the hospital. The assailant fled in a black car. Police hunt for answers.
According to amny (2025-07-12), a traffic crash on Lincoln Avenue in Cypress Hills escalated when a driver "pulled out a metal object and repeatedly struck the victim about the head and body." The victim, 36, was hospitalized in stable condition. The assailant fled in a black vehicle. NYPD released video of the suspect, seeking public help. The incident highlights how post-crash confrontations can turn violent, raising questions about conflict de-escalation and the need for safer streets.
-
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash,
amny,
Published 2025-07-12
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.
15
Distracted SUV and Moped Collision Injures 23-Year-Old▸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.
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸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
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸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
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸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
31
Genesis Crash on Ocean Parkway Injures Three▸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.
30
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks▸Jul 30 - A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.
NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.
-
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-30
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
19
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸Jul 19 - A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
-
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸Jul 12 - A crash on Lincoln Avenue turned brutal. One driver struck another with a metal object. The victim landed in the hospital. The assailant fled in a black car. Police hunt for answers.
According to amny (2025-07-12), a traffic crash on Lincoln Avenue in Cypress Hills escalated when a driver "pulled out a metal object and repeatedly struck the victim about the head and body." The victim, 36, was hospitalized in stable condition. The assailant fled in a black vehicle. NYPD released video of the suspect, seeking public help. The incident highlights how post-crash confrontations can turn violent, raising questions about conflict de-escalation and the need for safer streets.
-
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash,
amny,
Published 2025-07-12
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.
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸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
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸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
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸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
31
Genesis Crash on Ocean Parkway Injures Three▸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.
30
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks▸Jul 30 - A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.
NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.
-
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-30
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
19
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸Jul 19 - A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
-
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸Jul 12 - A crash on Lincoln Avenue turned brutal. One driver struck another with a metal object. The victim landed in the hospital. The assailant fled in a black car. Police hunt for answers.
According to amny (2025-07-12), a traffic crash on Lincoln Avenue in Cypress Hills escalated when a driver "pulled out a metal object and repeatedly struck the victim about the head and body." The victim, 36, was hospitalized in stable condition. The assailant fled in a black vehicle. NYPD released video of the suspect, seeking public help. The incident highlights how post-crash confrontations can turn violent, raising questions about conflict de-escalation and the need for safer streets.
-
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash,
amny,
Published 2025-07-12
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
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸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
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸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
31
Genesis Crash on Ocean Parkway Injures Three▸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.
30
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks▸Jul 30 - A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.
NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.
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Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-30
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
19
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸Jul 19 - A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
-
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸Jul 12 - A crash on Lincoln Avenue turned brutal. One driver struck another with a metal object. The victim landed in the hospital. The assailant fled in a black car. Police hunt for answers.
According to amny (2025-07-12), a traffic crash on Lincoln Avenue in Cypress Hills escalated when a driver "pulled out a metal object and repeatedly struck the victim about the head and body." The victim, 36, was hospitalized in stable condition. The assailant fled in a black vehicle. NYPD released video of the suspect, seeking public help. The incident highlights how post-crash confrontations can turn violent, raising questions about conflict de-escalation and the need for safer streets.
-
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash,
amny,
Published 2025-07-12
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
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸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.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
31
Genesis Crash on Ocean Parkway Injures Three▸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.
30
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks▸Jul 30 - A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.
NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.
-
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-30
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
19
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸Jul 19 - A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
-
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸Jul 12 - A crash on Lincoln Avenue turned brutal. One driver struck another with a metal object. The victim landed in the hospital. The assailant fled in a black car. Police hunt for answers.
According to amny (2025-07-12), a traffic crash on Lincoln Avenue in Cypress Hills escalated when a driver "pulled out a metal object and repeatedly struck the victim about the head and body." The victim, 36, was hospitalized in stable condition. The assailant fled in a black vehicle. NYPD released video of the suspect, seeking public help. The incident highlights how post-crash confrontations can turn violent, raising questions about conflict de-escalation and the need for safer streets.
-
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash,
amny,
Published 2025-07-12
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
31
Genesis Crash on Ocean Parkway Injures Three▸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.
30
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks▸Jul 30 - A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.
NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.
-
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-30
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
19
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸Jul 19 - A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
-
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸Jul 12 - A crash on Lincoln Avenue turned brutal. One driver struck another with a metal object. The victim landed in the hospital. The assailant fled in a black car. Police hunt for answers.
According to amny (2025-07-12), a traffic crash on Lincoln Avenue in Cypress Hills escalated when a driver "pulled out a metal object and repeatedly struck the victim about the head and body." The victim, 36, was hospitalized in stable condition. The assailant fled in a black vehicle. NYPD released video of the suspect, seeking public help. The incident highlights how post-crash confrontations can turn violent, raising questions about conflict de-escalation and the need for safer streets.
-
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash,
amny,
Published 2025-07-12
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.
30
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks▸Jul 30 - A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.
NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.
-
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-30
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
19
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸Jul 19 - A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
-
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸Jul 12 - A crash on Lincoln Avenue turned brutal. One driver struck another with a metal object. The victim landed in the hospital. The assailant fled in a black car. Police hunt for answers.
According to amny (2025-07-12), a traffic crash on Lincoln Avenue in Cypress Hills escalated when a driver "pulled out a metal object and repeatedly struck the victim about the head and body." The victim, 36, was hospitalized in stable condition. The assailant fled in a black vehicle. NYPD released video of the suspect, seeking public help. The incident highlights how post-crash confrontations can turn violent, raising questions about conflict de-escalation and the need for safer streets.
-
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash,
amny,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 30 - A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.
NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.
- Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-30
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
19
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸Jul 19 - A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
-
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸Jul 12 - A crash on Lincoln Avenue turned brutal. One driver struck another with a metal object. The victim landed in the hospital. The assailant fled in a black car. Police hunt for answers.
According to amny (2025-07-12), a traffic crash on Lincoln Avenue in Cypress Hills escalated when a driver "pulled out a metal object and repeatedly struck the victim about the head and body." The victim, 36, was hospitalized in stable condition. The assailant fled in a black vehicle. NYPD released video of the suspect, seeking public help. The incident highlights how post-crash confrontations can turn violent, raising questions about conflict de-escalation and the need for safer streets.
-
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash,
amny,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
- Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-25
19
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸Jul 19 - A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
-
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸Jul 12 - A crash on Lincoln Avenue turned brutal. One driver struck another with a metal object. The victim landed in the hospital. The assailant fled in a black car. Police hunt for answers.
According to amny (2025-07-12), a traffic crash on Lincoln Avenue in Cypress Hills escalated when a driver "pulled out a metal object and repeatedly struck the victim about the head and body." The victim, 36, was hospitalized in stable condition. The assailant fled in a black vehicle. NYPD released video of the suspect, seeking public help. The incident highlights how post-crash confrontations can turn violent, raising questions about conflict de-escalation and the need for safer streets.
-
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash,
amny,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 19 - A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
- Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground, ABC7, Published 2025-07-19
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸Jul 12 - A crash on Lincoln Avenue turned brutal. One driver struck another with a metal object. The victim landed in the hospital. The assailant fled in a black car. Police hunt for answers.
According to amny (2025-07-12), a traffic crash on Lincoln Avenue in Cypress Hills escalated when a driver "pulled out a metal object and repeatedly struck the victim about the head and body." The victim, 36, was hospitalized in stable condition. The assailant fled in a black vehicle. NYPD released video of the suspect, seeking public help. The incident highlights how post-crash confrontations can turn violent, raising questions about conflict de-escalation and the need for safer streets.
-
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash,
amny,
Published 2025-07-12
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
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash▸Jul 12 - A crash on Lincoln Avenue turned brutal. One driver struck another with a metal object. The victim landed in the hospital. The assailant fled in a black car. Police hunt for answers.
According to amny (2025-07-12), a traffic crash on Lincoln Avenue in Cypress Hills escalated when a driver "pulled out a metal object and repeatedly struck the victim about the head and body." The victim, 36, was hospitalized in stable condition. The assailant fled in a black vehicle. NYPD released video of the suspect, seeking public help. The incident highlights how post-crash confrontations can turn violent, raising questions about conflict de-escalation and the need for safer streets.
-
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash,
amny,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 12 - A crash on Lincoln Avenue turned brutal. One driver struck another with a metal object. The victim landed in the hospital. The assailant fled in a black car. Police hunt for answers.
According to amny (2025-07-12), a traffic crash on Lincoln Avenue in Cypress Hills escalated when a driver "pulled out a metal object and repeatedly struck the victim about the head and body." The victim, 36, was hospitalized in stable condition. The assailant fled in a black vehicle. NYPD released video of the suspect, seeking public help. The incident highlights how post-crash confrontations can turn violent, raising questions about conflict de-escalation and the need for safer streets.
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