Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Flatbush?
Flatbush Bleeds While City Hall Waits
Flatbush: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Toll in Flatbush: Lives Shattered, Numbers Rising
A mother and her son, walking near Bedford Avenue, hear a bus jump the curb. Metal tears through fence and flesh. The boy is eight. His mother is forty-three. Both survive, but the scars will last. “Thank God they were conscious. She was able to speak to me. The little boy was pretty much in shock,” said a school employee who saw the aftermath.
In the last twelve months, Flatbush saw 388 crashes, 292 injuries, and 2 people seriously hurt. No deaths this year—yet. But the numbers do not rest. Four people have died since 2022. Over a thousand have been injured. Trucks, buses, SUVs, sedans—they all take their share. Pedestrians, cyclists, children—they pay the price.
Leadership: Words, Delays, and the Weight of Inaction
After the school bus crash, Councilmember Farrah Louis acknowledged the need for more traffic safety in this area. The words hang in the air. Promises are easy. Change is slow. Sammy’s Law now lets the city lower speed limits to 20 mph. The power is there. The clock ticks. The council can act. The mayor can act. They have not.
What’s Been Done—and What Hasn’t
Speed cameras work. Where installed, speeding drops. But the law that keeps them running is always on the edge of expiring. Protected bike lanes and safer intersections come in fits and starts. Each delay means another family waits at the hospital.
The Next Step: Demand Action Now
Flatbush does not need more studies. It needs leaders to use the tools they have. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Tell them to lower the speed limit. Tell them to keep the cameras on. Tell them to build streets that protect people, not just cars. Take action now.
Citations
▸ Citations
- School Bus Slams Fence In Brooklyn, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-09
- School Bus Slams Fence In Brooklyn, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-09
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771775 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04
Other Representatives
District 42
1312 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11210
Room 727, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 40
930 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
718-287-8762
250 Broadway, Suite 1752, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7352
District 21
3021 Tilden Ave. 1st Floor & Basement, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Room 504, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Flatbush Flatbush sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 70, District 40, AD 42, SD 21, Brooklyn CB14.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Flatbush
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks▸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
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes E-Scooter on Bedford▸A sedan struck a standing scooter on Bedford Avenue. The scooter driver, nineteen, suffered a bruised shoulder and partial ejection. No clear cause named. Streets remain unforgiving for the vulnerable.
A sedan making a left turn collided with a standing scooter traveling north on Bedford Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The nineteen-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or passenger. The crash left the scooter driver hurt and exposed, while the sedan showed damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not identify a specific driver error.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸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
3Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
-
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
-
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Sedan Runs Light, Moped Driver Hurt on Bedford▸A sedan and moped collided on Bedford Ave. The moped driver suffered leg injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Impact was hard. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a moped crashed at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering abrasions and leg trauma. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the key contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight. The sedan had two occupants, both men, who were not seriously hurt. The moped driver was not using safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and rules. No blame is placed on the injured. The system failed to keep the street safe.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
4SUV Rear-Ended on Flatbush, Four Hurt▸SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Int 0857-2024Joseph votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
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SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Flatbush Ave▸A sedan hit a woman crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd. She walked with the signal. She suffered pain and shock. The car’s front end struck her. Brooklyn streets remain dangerous.
A 40-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the vehicle’s center front end struck her. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Church Ave▸SUV made a right turn on Church Ave. Struck a man crossing with the signal. He stayed conscious. Suffered leg abrasions. Impact hit center front. Danger at the intersection, no clear cause named.
A man crossing Church Ave with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and remained conscious after the crash, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. The SUV's center front end hit the pedestrian. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report.
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
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes E-Scooter on Bedford▸A sedan struck a standing scooter on Bedford Avenue. The scooter driver, nineteen, suffered a bruised shoulder and partial ejection. No clear cause named. Streets remain unforgiving for the vulnerable.
A sedan making a left turn collided with a standing scooter traveling north on Bedford Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The nineteen-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or passenger. The crash left the scooter driver hurt and exposed, while the sedan showed damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not identify a specific driver error.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸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
3Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
-
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
-
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Sedan Runs Light, Moped Driver Hurt on Bedford▸A sedan and moped collided on Bedford Ave. The moped driver suffered leg injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Impact was hard. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a moped crashed at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering abrasions and leg trauma. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the key contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight. The sedan had two occupants, both men, who were not seriously hurt. The moped driver was not using safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and rules. No blame is placed on the injured. The system failed to keep the street safe.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
-
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
4SUV Rear-Ended on Flatbush, Four Hurt▸SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Int 0857-2024Joseph votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
-
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Flatbush Ave▸A sedan hit a woman crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd. She walked with the signal. She suffered pain and shock. The car’s front end struck her. Brooklyn streets remain dangerous.
A 40-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the vehicle’s center front end struck her. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Church Ave▸SUV made a right turn on Church Ave. Struck a man crossing with the signal. He stayed conscious. Suffered leg abrasions. Impact hit center front. Danger at the intersection, no clear cause named.
A man crossing Church Ave with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and remained conscious after the crash, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. The SUV's center front end hit the pedestrian. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report.
A sedan struck a standing scooter on Bedford Avenue. The scooter driver, nineteen, suffered a bruised shoulder and partial ejection. No clear cause named. Streets remain unforgiving for the vulnerable.
A sedan making a left turn collided with a standing scooter traveling north on Bedford Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The nineteen-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or passenger. The crash left the scooter driver hurt and exposed, while the sedan showed damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not identify a specific driver error.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸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
3Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Sedan Runs Light, Moped Driver Hurt on Bedford▸A sedan and moped collided on Bedford Ave. The moped driver suffered leg injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Impact was hard. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a moped crashed at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering abrasions and leg trauma. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the key contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight. The sedan had two occupants, both men, who were not seriously hurt. The moped driver was not using safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and rules. No blame is placed on the injured. The system failed to keep the street safe.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
4SUV Rear-Ended on Flatbush, Four Hurt▸SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Int 0857-2024Joseph votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
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SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Flatbush Ave▸A sedan hit a woman crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd. She walked with the signal. She suffered pain and shock. The car’s front end struck her. Brooklyn streets remain dangerous.
A 40-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the vehicle’s center front end struck her. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Church Ave▸SUV made a right turn on Church Ave. Struck a man crossing with the signal. He stayed conscious. Suffered leg abrasions. Impact hit center front. Danger at the intersection, no clear cause named.
A man crossing Church Ave with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and remained conscious after the crash, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. The SUV's center front end hit the pedestrian. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report.
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
3Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
-
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Sedan Runs Light, Moped Driver Hurt on Bedford▸A sedan and moped collided on Bedford Ave. The moped driver suffered leg injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Impact was hard. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a moped crashed at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering abrasions and leg trauma. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the key contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight. The sedan had two occupants, both men, who were not seriously hurt. The moped driver was not using safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and rules. No blame is placed on the injured. The system failed to keep the street safe.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
4SUV Rear-Ended on Flatbush, Four Hurt▸SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Int 0857-2024Joseph votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
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SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Flatbush Ave▸A sedan hit a woman crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd. She walked with the signal. She suffered pain and shock. The car’s front end struck her. Brooklyn streets remain dangerous.
A 40-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the vehicle’s center front end struck her. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Church Ave▸SUV made a right turn on Church Ave. Struck a man crossing with the signal. He stayed conscious. Suffered leg abrasions. Impact hit center front. Danger at the intersection, no clear cause named.
A man crossing Church Ave with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and remained conscious after the crash, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. The SUV's center front end hit the pedestrian. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report.
A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Sedan Runs Light, Moped Driver Hurt on Bedford▸A sedan and moped collided on Bedford Ave. The moped driver suffered leg injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Impact was hard. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a moped crashed at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering abrasions and leg trauma. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the key contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight. The sedan had two occupants, both men, who were not seriously hurt. The moped driver was not using safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and rules. No blame is placed on the injured. The system failed to keep the street safe.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
-
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
4SUV Rear-Ended on Flatbush, Four Hurt▸SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Int 0857-2024Joseph votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
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SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Flatbush Ave▸A sedan hit a woman crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd. She walked with the signal. She suffered pain and shock. The car’s front end struck her. Brooklyn streets remain dangerous.
A 40-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the vehicle’s center front end struck her. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Church Ave▸SUV made a right turn on Church Ave. Struck a man crossing with the signal. He stayed conscious. Suffered leg abrasions. Impact hit center front. Danger at the intersection, no clear cause named.
A man crossing Church Ave with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and remained conscious after the crash, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. The SUV's center front end hit the pedestrian. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report.
A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
- Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Sedan Runs Light, Moped Driver Hurt on Bedford▸A sedan and moped collided on Bedford Ave. The moped driver suffered leg injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Impact was hard. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a moped crashed at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering abrasions and leg trauma. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the key contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight. The sedan had two occupants, both men, who were not seriously hurt. The moped driver was not using safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and rules. No blame is placed on the injured. The system failed to keep the street safe.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
-
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
4SUV Rear-Ended on Flatbush, Four Hurt▸SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Int 0857-2024Joseph votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
-
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Flatbush Ave▸A sedan hit a woman crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd. She walked with the signal. She suffered pain and shock. The car’s front end struck her. Brooklyn streets remain dangerous.
A 40-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the vehicle’s center front end struck her. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
-
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Church Ave▸SUV made a right turn on Church Ave. Struck a man crossing with the signal. He stayed conscious. Suffered leg abrasions. Impact hit center front. Danger at the intersection, no clear cause named.
A man crossing Church Ave with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and remained conscious after the crash, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. The SUV's center front end hit the pedestrian. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report.
A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
- Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-15
Sedan Runs Light, Moped Driver Hurt on Bedford▸A sedan and moped collided on Bedford Ave. The moped driver suffered leg injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Impact was hard. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a moped crashed at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering abrasions and leg trauma. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the key contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight. The sedan had two occupants, both men, who were not seriously hurt. The moped driver was not using safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and rules. No blame is placed on the injured. The system failed to keep the street safe.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
-
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
4SUV Rear-Ended on Flatbush, Four Hurt▸SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Int 0857-2024Joseph votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
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SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Flatbush Ave▸A sedan hit a woman crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd. She walked with the signal. She suffered pain and shock. The car’s front end struck her. Brooklyn streets remain dangerous.
A 40-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the vehicle’s center front end struck her. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Church Ave▸SUV made a right turn on Church Ave. Struck a man crossing with the signal. He stayed conscious. Suffered leg abrasions. Impact hit center front. Danger at the intersection, no clear cause named.
A man crossing Church Ave with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and remained conscious after the crash, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. The SUV's center front end hit the pedestrian. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report.
A sedan and moped collided on Bedford Ave. The moped driver suffered leg injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Impact was hard. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a moped crashed at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering abrasions and leg trauma. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the key contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight. The sedan had two occupants, both men, who were not seriously hurt. The moped driver was not using safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and rules. No blame is placed on the injured. The system failed to keep the street safe.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
4SUV Rear-Ended on Flatbush, Four Hurt▸SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Int 0857-2024Joseph votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
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SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Flatbush Ave▸A sedan hit a woman crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd. She walked with the signal. She suffered pain and shock. The car’s front end struck her. Brooklyn streets remain dangerous.
A 40-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the vehicle’s center front end struck her. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Church Ave▸SUV made a right turn on Church Ave. Struck a man crossing with the signal. He stayed conscious. Suffered leg abrasions. Impact hit center front. Danger at the intersection, no clear cause named.
A man crossing Church Ave with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and remained conscious after the crash, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. The SUV's center front end hit the pedestrian. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report.
A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
- Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
4SUV Rear-Ended on Flatbush, Four Hurt▸SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Int 0857-2024Joseph votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
-
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Flatbush Ave▸A sedan hit a woman crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd. She walked with the signal. She suffered pain and shock. The car’s front end struck her. Brooklyn streets remain dangerous.
A 40-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the vehicle’s center front end struck her. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Church Ave▸SUV made a right turn on Church Ave. Struck a man crossing with the signal. He stayed conscious. Suffered leg abrasions. Impact hit center front. Danger at the intersection, no clear cause named.
A man crossing Church Ave with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and remained conscious after the crash, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. The SUV's center front end hit the pedestrian. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report.
A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
- Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
4SUV Rear-Ended on Flatbush, Four Hurt▸SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Int 0857-2024Joseph votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
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SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Flatbush Ave▸A sedan hit a woman crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd. She walked with the signal. She suffered pain and shock. The car’s front end struck her. Brooklyn streets remain dangerous.
A 40-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the vehicle’s center front end struck her. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Church Ave▸SUV made a right turn on Church Ave. Struck a man crossing with the signal. He stayed conscious. Suffered leg abrasions. Impact hit center front. Danger at the intersection, no clear cause named.
A man crossing Church Ave with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and remained conscious after the crash, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. The SUV's center front end hit the pedestrian. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report.
A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
- Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
4SUV Rear-Ended on Flatbush, Four Hurt▸SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Int 0857-2024Joseph votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
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SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Flatbush Ave▸A sedan hit a woman crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd. She walked with the signal. She suffered pain and shock. The car’s front end struck her. Brooklyn streets remain dangerous.
A 40-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the vehicle’s center front end struck her. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Church Ave▸SUV made a right turn on Church Ave. Struck a man crossing with the signal. He stayed conscious. Suffered leg abrasions. Impact hit center front. Danger at the intersection, no clear cause named.
A man crossing Church Ave with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and remained conscious after the crash, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. The SUV's center front end hit the pedestrian. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report.
A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
- Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-08
4SUV Rear-Ended on Flatbush, Four Hurt▸SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Int 0857-2024Joseph votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
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SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Flatbush Ave▸A sedan hit a woman crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd. She walked with the signal. She suffered pain and shock. The car’s front end struck her. Brooklyn streets remain dangerous.
A 40-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the vehicle’s center front end struck her. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Church Ave▸SUV made a right turn on Church Ave. Struck a man crossing with the signal. He stayed conscious. Suffered leg abrasions. Impact hit center front. Danger at the intersection, no clear cause named.
A man crossing Church Ave with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and remained conscious after the crash, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. The SUV's center front end hit the pedestrian. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report.
SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Int 0857-2024Joseph votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
-
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Flatbush Ave▸A sedan hit a woman crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd. She walked with the signal. She suffered pain and shock. The car’s front end struck her. Brooklyn streets remain dangerous.
A 40-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the vehicle’s center front end struck her. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Church Ave▸SUV made a right turn on Church Ave. Struck a man crossing with the signal. He stayed conscious. Suffered leg abrasions. Impact hit center front. Danger at the intersection, no clear cause named.
A man crossing Church Ave with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and remained conscious after the crash, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. The SUV's center front end hit the pedestrian. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report.
A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Int 0857-2024Joseph votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
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SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Flatbush Ave▸A sedan hit a woman crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd. She walked with the signal. She suffered pain and shock. The car’s front end struck her. Brooklyn streets remain dangerous.
A 40-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the vehicle’s center front end struck her. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Church Ave▸SUV made a right turn on Church Ave. Struck a man crossing with the signal. He stayed conscious. Suffered leg abrasions. Impact hit center front. Danger at the intersection, no clear cause named.
A man crossing Church Ave with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and remained conscious after the crash, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. The SUV's center front end hit the pedestrian. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report.
Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
- File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
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SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Flatbush Ave▸A sedan hit a woman crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd. She walked with the signal. She suffered pain and shock. The car’s front end struck her. Brooklyn streets remain dangerous.
A 40-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the vehicle’s center front end struck her. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Church Ave▸SUV made a right turn on Church Ave. Struck a man crossing with the signal. He stayed conscious. Suffered leg abrasions. Impact hit center front. Danger at the intersection, no clear cause named.
A man crossing Church Ave with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and remained conscious after the crash, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. The SUV's center front end hit the pedestrian. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report.
Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
- File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Louis votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
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SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Flatbush Ave▸A sedan hit a woman crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd. She walked with the signal. She suffered pain and shock. The car’s front end struck her. Brooklyn streets remain dangerous.
A 40-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the vehicle’s center front end struck her. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Church Ave▸SUV made a right turn on Church Ave. Struck a man crossing with the signal. He stayed conscious. Suffered leg abrasions. Impact hit center front. Danger at the intersection, no clear cause named.
A man crossing Church Ave with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and remained conscious after the crash, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. The SUV's center front end hit the pedestrian. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report.
Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
- File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
-
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Flatbush Ave▸A sedan hit a woman crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd. She walked with the signal. She suffered pain and shock. The car’s front end struck her. Brooklyn streets remain dangerous.
A 40-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the vehicle’s center front end struck her. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
-
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Church Ave▸SUV made a right turn on Church Ave. Struck a man crossing with the signal. He stayed conscious. Suffered leg abrasions. Impact hit center front. Danger at the intersection, no clear cause named.
A man crossing Church Ave with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and remained conscious after the crash, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. The SUV's center front end hit the pedestrian. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report.
An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
- SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street, New York Post, Published 2025-06-29
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Flatbush Ave▸A sedan hit a woman crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd. She walked with the signal. She suffered pain and shock. The car’s front end struck her. Brooklyn streets remain dangerous.
A 40-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the vehicle’s center front end struck her. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Church Ave▸SUV made a right turn on Church Ave. Struck a man crossing with the signal. He stayed conscious. Suffered leg abrasions. Impact hit center front. Danger at the intersection, no clear cause named.
A man crossing Church Ave with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and remained conscious after the crash, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. The SUV's center front end hit the pedestrian. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report.
A sedan hit a woman crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd. She walked with the signal. She suffered pain and shock. The car’s front end struck her. Brooklyn streets remain dangerous.
A 40-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the vehicle’s center front end struck her. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
-
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Church Ave▸SUV made a right turn on Church Ave. Struck a man crossing with the signal. He stayed conscious. Suffered leg abrasions. Impact hit center front. Danger at the intersection, no clear cause named.
A man crossing Church Ave with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and remained conscious after the crash, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. The SUV's center front end hit the pedestrian. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report.
A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
- Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-22
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Church Ave▸SUV made a right turn on Church Ave. Struck a man crossing with the signal. He stayed conscious. Suffered leg abrasions. Impact hit center front. Danger at the intersection, no clear cause named.
A man crossing Church Ave with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and remained conscious after the crash, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. The SUV's center front end hit the pedestrian. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report.
SUV made a right turn on Church Ave. Struck a man crossing with the signal. He stayed conscious. Suffered leg abrasions. Impact hit center front. Danger at the intersection, no clear cause named.
A man crossing Church Ave with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and remained conscious after the crash, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. The SUV's center front end hit the pedestrian. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report.