Apr 29 - A 66-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck him on West End Avenue. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control, causing a collision that bruised the cyclist and damaged both vehicles.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West End Avenue involving a sedan and a bicyclist. The 66-year-old male bicyclist, traveling westbound, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers at the point of impact. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The sedan, a 2013 Toyota, was traveling northbound. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors in yielding and traffic control compliance that directly led to the cyclist’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720723 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 24 - Assembly bill A 9877 seeks to kill congestion pricing. Sponsors want more MTA board seats and a forensic audit. No mention of safety for people on foot or bike. The car threat grows unchecked.

Assembly bill A 9877 was introduced on April 24, 2024. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill aims to repeal congestion pricing, add a new MTA board seat for each city borough, and force a forensic audit of the MTA. The matter title reads: 'Relates to repealing congestion pricing (Part A); commissioning an independent audit of the metropolitan transportation authority (Part B); and conducting an environmental impact study (Part C).' Assembly Members Michael Tannousis (primary), Mike Reilly, Samuel Pirozzolo, Michael Novakhov, Lester Chang, and Alec Brook-Krasny sponsor the bill. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided. The bill ignores the deadly risk cars pose to New Yorkers outside vehicles.

• File A 9877, Open States, Published 2024-04-24

Apr 24 - Assembly bill A 9877 seeks to kill congestion pricing. Sponsors want more MTA board seats and a forensic audit. No mention of safety for people on foot or bike. The car threat grows unchecked.

Assembly bill A 9877 was introduced on April 24, 2024. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill aims to repeal congestion pricing, add a new MTA board seat for each city borough, and force a forensic audit of the MTA. The matter title reads: 'Relates to repealing congestion pricing (Part A); commissioning an independent audit of the metropolitan transportation authority (Part B); and conducting an environmental impact study (Part C).' Assembly Members Michael Tannousis (primary), Mike Reilly, Samuel Pirozzolo, Michael Novakhov, Lester Chang, and Alec Brook-Krasny sponsor the bill. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided. The bill ignores the deadly risk cars pose to New Yorkers outside vehicles.

• File A 9877, Open States, Published 2024-04-24

Apr 18 - Two sedans crashed on the Belt Parkway ramp. Six people, including a child, suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided while traveling east on the Belt Parkway ramp at 23:22. The crash involved a 2017 Honda and a 2017 Infiniti. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage—front for the Honda, rear for the Infiniti. Police list driver inattention and distraction as the main contributing factors. Six occupants, aged 11 to 43, were injured with moderate neck and back injuries, including whiplash. All were restrained and not ejected. The report underscores how driver distraction led to multi-occupant injuries in this late-night collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718760 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 18 - A BMW slammed into a young man turning left on his e-bike. The impact hurled him to the pavement. His head struck, his life ended. The street bore witness to the violence. One turn, one crash, one life erased.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when a BMW SUV struck him head-on on Neptune Avenue near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision occurred as the e-bike rider was making a left turn, while the BMW was traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor in the crash. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing fatal head injuries described as 'crush injuries.' The police report notes the victim was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver error. The violence of the crash and the fatal outcome underscore the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield or turn improperly. The report makes no mention of any contributing actions by the cyclist beyond his direction of travel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718424 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 13 - A sedan struck parked cars in Brooklyn. The driver suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control disregard. Metal crumpled. One man hurt. System failed.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driving a sedan on Banner Avenue in Brooklyn crashed into several parked vehicles around 2 p.m. The driver was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The moving sedan hit the rear ends of multiple parked cars, damaging its own front end. The driver was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The report centers on driver error as the cause of the crash and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717084 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 27 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-03-27

Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-03-20

Mar 7 - Council bill forces DOT to act fast. Traffic study calls get answers in 60 days. No more endless waits. Streets stay dangerous while requests stall. Delay kills. Action saves.

Int 0542-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, laid over since March 7, 2024. The bill reads: 'requiring that traffic study determinations be issued no later than 60 days from the date a traffic control device is requested by a city council member or community board.' Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Brooks-Powers, Vernikov, and Morano. The bill cracks the whip on DOT, ending open-ended delays. Fast answers mean less time waiting for life-saving signals and signs. The city’s slow grind leaves people at risk. This bill demands speed.

• File Int 0542-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

Mar 7 - Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.

Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.

• File Int 0606-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

Feb 28 - Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.

Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.

• File Int 0262-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council bill would pay up to $1,000 for tips that help catch hit-and-run drivers who injure or kill. Police and city workers are barred from rewards. The measure targets unsolved crashes that leave victims behind.

Int 0143-2024, now in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced February 28, 2024. The bill states: 'establishing a reward for individuals who provide information leading to the apprehension, prosecution or conviction of a person who seriously injures or kills another individual in a hit-and-run accident.' Council Member Rita C. Joseph leads as primary sponsor, joined by Brooks-Powers, Narcisse, Vernikov, Louis, Bottcher, Hudson, Gennaro, and Williams. The bill excludes law enforcement and city employees from eligibility. The aim is to mobilize the public to help solve hit-and-run cases, many of which remain unsolved, and bring justice for victims.

• File Int 0143-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 26 - SUV and sedan collided at a Brooklyn intersection. Both drivers and a passenger suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. The crash left both vehicles scarred and silent.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east struck a sedan making a left turn on Brighton Beach Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:50 PM. The SUV's driver and the sedan's front passenger, both women, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Both remained conscious and wore lap belts. The sedan's male driver was also involved. The report lists 'unspecified' contributing factors, with no mention of victim fault. The crash damaged the front ends of both vehicles. The collision highlights the danger when drivers make turning maneuvers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705451 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 6 - State Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton and others joined a lawsuit to block New York’s congestion pricing. The editorial rails against tolls, calling them a blow to working New Yorkers. No mention of pedestrian or cyclist safety. The fight centers on driver costs.

On February 6, 2024, an editorial titled 'Time for insane NYC congestion pricing plan to hit the road' opposed the city’s congestion pricing scheme. State Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D-23) joined 17 other lawmakers in a lawsuit against the plan, which would charge drivers entering Midtown Manhattan. The editorial claims, 'solving [MTA fiscal problems] by punishing average New Yorkers simply for driving is insane,' and highlights concerns over economic burden. The piece quotes union leaders and lawmakers, including Scarcella-Spanton, City Council Minority Leader Joe Borelli, and US Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, all opposing the tolls. There is no assessment of the impact on vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, or transit riders. The focus remains on driver expenses and political backlash.

• Time for insane NYC congestion pricing plan to hit the road, nypost.com, Published 2024-02-06

Feb 4 - Eighteen lawmakers, including Joseph Borelli, sued to stop New York’s $15 congestion pricing. They claim the toll shifts pollution, burdens drivers, and fails communities with poor transit. The MTA defends the plan, saying it funds safer, less crowded streets.

On February 4, 2024, Council Member Joseph C. Borelli (District 51) joined seventeen other lawmakers in a federal lawsuit to block New York City’s $15 congestion pricing toll for Midtown Manhattan. The suit, supported by both Democrats and Republicans, argues the toll 'is a detriment to those that will be affected by this toll, environmentally and financially,' and claims it will shift traffic and pollution to other neighborhoods. Other plaintiffs include State Senators James Skoufis, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, Iwen Chu, Monica Martinez, and Assemblymembers Aileen Gunther, Jamie Williams, and David Weprin. The MTA, backed by Governor Hochul, says the toll will raise $1 billion yearly for transit upgrades, promising safer, less congested streets and better transit for the majority who rely on public transportation. The case highlights the political and environmental battle over how to fund and shape New York’s streets.

• 18 NY lawmakers join suit to block $15 congestion toll, nypost.com, Published 2024-02-04

Feb 1 - A westbound car slammed into a parked taxi on Brighton Beach Avenue. Two passengers inside, a woman and a child, suffered head injuries and shock. Impact tore through steel, exposing the soft targets inside.

According to the police report, a westbound vehicle traveling straight struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked 2023 taxi on Brighton Beach Avenue in Brooklyn at 17:10. Two passengers in the taxi—a 35-year-old woman and a 1-year-old child—sustained head injuries and shock. Both were restrained, the woman with a lap belt and the child in a child restraint. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger faced by passengers in parked vehicles when struck by moving traffic. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 11 - A 16-year-old boy suffered facial contusions after being struck by an SUV on Brighton 4 Street near Neptune Avenue. The pedestrian was hit while in the roadway away from an intersection. The crash left him conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured in a collision with a Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle on Brighton 4 Street near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:50 p.m. The pedestrian was located in the roadway, not at an intersection, and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway' when struck. He sustained contusions and bruises to his face and was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian or the driver, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The vehicle involved was an unoccupied SUV with no further details on driver status or vehicle damage. The focus remains on the impact and injury to the vulnerable pedestrian in a roadway area outside an intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695519 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 5 - A sedan traveling west on Shore Parkway rear-ended another vehicle. The front passenger, a 23-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:43 PM on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn. A 2023 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was traveling westbound when it struck the center back end of another vehicle also going straight ahead. The impact caused injuries to the front passenger, a 23-year-old male occupant, who sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors from the passenger. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693070 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 12 - Two sedans crashed on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were female and traveling west. The impact hit the left rear bumper of one car and the right front bumper of the other. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling west when the crash occurred. The impact was on the left rear bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The driver of the Audi, a 26-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s role in the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash caused damage to the front and rear bumpers of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686665 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 11 - A 5-year-old boy and a 38-year-old woman were hit by an SUV while crossing a marked crosswalk on Brighton 7 Street in Brooklyn. Both suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield and was distracted at impact.

According to the police report, an Audi SUV traveling east on Brighton 7 Street struck two pedestrians—a 5-year-old boy and a 38-year-old woman—who were crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. Both pedestrians sustained contusions and injuries to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. Both victims were conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686416 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19