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Two SUVs collided on East 17 Street. The impact threw two male passengers partly from the vehicles. Both suffered back and leg injuries. Night fell hard. Metal and bodies met. No pedestrians involved.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on East 17 Street near Foster Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:00 PM. One SUV was making a right turn when the collision struck its left rear bumper and the other’s right front. Two male passengers, ages 44 and 37, were partially ejected. One suffered back abrasions, the other bruises to the knee and lower leg. Both remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors and does not mention pedestrians or cyclists. The crash occurred during a right turn, highlighting the danger of such maneuvers. No victim actions contributed to the injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764460 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two vehicles collided at 18 Avenue in Brooklyn as one made a left turn and the other a right turn. The SUV driver suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. Both drivers were licensed, with damage to front and rear panels of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:41 on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 33-year-old female SUV driver, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with a sedan traveling east and making a right turn. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The SUV driver was injured with a contusion and shoulder-upper arm injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the turning movements of both vehicles as central to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759403 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

An SUV making a left turn struck an eastbound e-scooter on Caton Avenue in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old e-scooter driver suffered head abrasions. Police cited unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Caton Avenue near Rugby Road in Brooklyn at 4:30 p.m. A Ford SUV was making a left turn westbound when it collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 19-year-old male, sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, specifically linked to the e-scooter driver. The point of impact was the left side doors of the e-scooter and the center front end of the SUV. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling west, while the e-scooter was going straight ahead eastbound. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757646 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-10

A motorcycle slammed into a sedan on Coney Island Avenue. The crash left a 68-year-old pedestrian with full-body injuries. The 23-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered head trauma. Unsafe speed drove the chaos.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south at unsafe speed struck a sedan making a left turn northbound on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The 68-year-old female pedestrian, not in the roadway and not at an intersection, suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The 23-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained head injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the motorcycle's center front end and the sedan's left front bumper. The report also noted pedestrian error or confusion but did not assign blame. Systemic danger persists on this busy Brooklyn corridor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755095 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 15-year-old cyclist was thrown and injured when an SUV struck him on Foster Avenue. The bike flipped. The teen suffered bruises to his abdomen and pelvis. The crash left both vehicles damaged.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male bicyclist was making a left turn northbound on Foster Avenue when a westbound SUV hit him. The impact overturned the bike and partially ejected the rider, causing contusions to his abdomen and pelvis. The SUV and bike both sustained front-end damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. No explicit driver errors are cited. The bicyclist was not using safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger faced by young cyclists crossing paths with fast-moving vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750933 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A box truck turned right on Ditmas Avenue, crushing a 16-year-old riding a Hurley e-bike beneath its front. His chest collapsed. He was thrown and died at the scene. The truck rolled on, untouched. The street swallowed another life.

According to the police report, a box truck was making a right turn on Ditmas Avenue near Coney Island Avenue when it struck a 16-year-old riding a Hurley e-bike. The report states the teen was crushed beneath the truck’s right front quarter panel, suffering fatal chest injuries. The victim was ejected and died at the scene. The truck sustained no damage and continued on, according to the narrative. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and does not cite any driver error, but the sequence of events centers on the truck’s right turn and the resulting impact. The report notes the e-bike rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet, but these details are listed only after the fatal collision caused by the truck’s maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749410 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

A 29-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured during a left turn on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. Steering failure and defective brakes caused loss of control. The driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male moped driver was making a left turn on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:47 when the vehicle experienced steering failure and defective brakes. These mechanical failures led to the driver being ejected from the moped. The report lists 'Steering Failure' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors, highlighting critical vehicle control issues. The driver sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, but remained conscious. The moped showed no visible damage at the point of impact. The report does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim behavior contributing to the crash. The incident underscores the dangers posed by vehicle malfunctions during complex maneuvers like left turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745222 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 40-year-old man suffered facial injuries and shock after being struck while crossing 18 Avenue at Ocean Parkway. The pedestrian was following the crossing signal. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver errors were documented in the report.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 18 Avenue and Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn around 12:30. The report states the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, resulting in facial injuries and minor bleeding. The pedestrian experienced shock but was not ejected from any vehicle. The vehicle involved is listed as unspecified, with no detailed information on vehicle type, driver license status, or pre-crash actions. The report does not cite any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The focus remains on the incident's facts without assigning fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743417 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Three pedestrians were struck by an SUV traveling north on Newkirk Avenue. All were crossing with the signal. Injuries included head, chest, and shoulder trauma. The vehicle showed no damage despite center front impact. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 2022 Ford SUV traveling north on Newkirk Avenue struck three pedestrians—ages 13, 37, and 42—while they were crossing with the signal. The impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained no damage. All pedestrians were conscious but suffered injuries: head contusion, chest concussion, and shoulder bruising. The report does not specify contributing driver errors or factors, listing them as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrians were not at fault and were crossing legally. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time. This crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when crossing with the signal and the lack of clear driver fault details in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740623 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan turned left on Beverley Road. An e-bike rider went straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist, thirty, hit the ground headfirst, helmetless. Blood pooled. Lacerations deep. He lay conscious, half-thrown from his bike, pain sharp, Brooklyn afternoon.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with an e-bike traveling straight along Beverley Road near Rugby Road in Brooklyn at 14:10. The report states, 'A sedan turned left. An e-bike went straight. Metal met flesh.' The 30-year-old e-bike rider was partially ejected and struck the ground headfirst, sustaining severe lacerations and head injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors in the crash. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor—driver error remains central. The collision left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt, underscoring the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield or pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738383 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A convertible making an improper left turn collided with an eastbound e-scooter on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a concussion. Unsafe speed and turning errors caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:38 AM on 18 Avenue near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. A convertible was making a left turn southwest when it struck the left front quarter panel of an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 21-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a concussion. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, both attributed to the vehicle driver. The convertible's driver was licensed in New York and traveling southwest, while the e-scooter was going straight ahead east. The collision impact was centered on the convertible's front end and the e-scooter's left front quarter panel. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the injured e-scooter rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737741 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A box truck traveling west struck a northbound sedan making a right turn on Caton Avenue. The sedan’s front passenger suffered an eye abrasion but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the late-night crash.

According to the police report, at 11:40 p.m. on Caton Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2017 box truck traveling west collided with a 2015 sedan traveling north and making a right turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 30-year-old male, was injured with an eye abrasion and remained conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The truck driver was licensed in Pennsylvania, and the sedan driver was licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731467 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Assembly Members Emily Gallagher and Robert Carroll denounce the governor’s move to halt congestion pricing. They call it a blow to transit, air quality, and city life. Their words cut through: New York’s streets belong to people, not cars.

On June 7, 2024, Assembly Member Emily Gallagher (District 50) joined Robert Carroll in a public statement opposing Governor Hochul’s indefinite delay of congestion pricing. The op-ed, titled 'Two Assembly Pols: Congestion Pricing is Good Policy — Democrats Should Embrace It,' argues the governor’s action is 'effectively a cancellation.' Gallagher and Carroll stress that congestion pricing is essential for funding the MTA and improving public transit. They write, 'Congestion pricing does both and there is no fair or viable alternative way to fund the MTA’s capital needs at this juncture.' The statement warns that the delay will shelve critical projects and worsen conditions for all who rely on safe, accessible streets. Gallagher’s stance is clear: the city’s future depends on prioritizing transit and public space over traffic and private cars.

• Two Assembly Pols: Congestion Pricing is Good Policy — Democrats Should Embrace It, streetsblog.org, Published 2024-06-07

Two Assembly members slam the governor’s move to halt congestion pricing. They call it a blow to transit, air quality, and city life. They say New York needs fewer cars, more trains, and streets for people, not traffic. The fight continues.

Assembly Members Robert Carroll and Emily Gallagher issued a public statement on June 7, 2024, supporting congestion pricing and condemning Governor Hochul’s indefinite delay of the program. The statement, published as an op-ed, argues, 'the Governor’s announcement to indefinitely delay implementation is effectively a cancellation of congestion pricing.' Carroll and Gallagher, both long-time supporters, stress that congestion pricing is vital for funding the MTA’s capital needs and for reducing traffic and pollution. They warn that the governor’s move will stall key transit projects and harm New Yorkers who rely on public transportation. The members urge Democrats to embrace the policy, stating, 'It is past time for New York to join such cities as London, Milan, Stockholm, and Singapore and implement congestion pricing without further delay.' The statement does not mince words: the city’s future depends on streets for people, not cars.

• Two Assembly Pols: Congestion Pricing is Good Policy — Democrats Should Embrace It, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-07