About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 11
▸ Crush Injuries 4
▸ Severe Bleeding 6
▸ Severe Lacerations 4
▸ Concussion 4
▸ Whiplash 28
▸ Contusion/Bruise 75
▸ Abrasion 44
▸ Pain/Nausea 15
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Gravesend (East) Keeps Burying Its Dead
Gravesend (East)-Homecrest: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2025
Another driver. Same ending.
- On Ocean Parkway at Quentin Road, a driver hit a mother and her two daughters as they crossed with the signal. All three died. The NYPD report lists “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Unsafe Speed.” The sedan’s driver was unlicensed. A taxi was turning. Three small bodies in one crosswalk. City data records the crash as 4801962; the brief obit ran citywide, then faded.
- At Kings Highway and East 14th Street, a garbage truck turned left and struck a 58‑year‑old man at the intersection. Police logged “Failure to Yield Right‑of‑Way.” He died at the scene. The record is 4597512.
- On Coney Island Avenue at Avenue T, a 58‑year‑old pedestrian was hit midblock and killed. The car kept “Going Straight Ahead.” Another line in the database: 4698058.
“Criminal charges for him were still pending,” police said after yet another Brooklyn death in separate coverage of a moped crash the same week. The line lands the same every time. Gothamist.
Three corners. One fix.
Gravesend (East) bleeds at the same places. The worst toll sits on Quentin Rd and Coney Island Ave. Pedestrians take the hits: 9 dead, 200 injured since 2022 in this zone. Heavy trucks and buses are small in number, but when they hit, they kill. The garbage truck that turned left at Kings Highway left nothing to debate. Open Data.
The clock teaches the same lesson. Injuries stack up at midday and into the evening. The hour from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. is cruel: six deaths at 1 p.m., one at 2 p.m., then two more by 9 p.m. It is not the night. It is the day. Open Data.
What breaks bodies here is plain in the ledgers: failure to yield, red‑light runs, and speed. “Traffic Control Disregarded.” “Unsafe Speed.” The words repeat like a metronome. Crash 4801962, area rollup.
Fixes are not theory. Daylight the corners. Give pedestrians a head start with hardened turns. Slow the straightaways on Ocean Parkway and Coney Island Avenue. Target left‑turn failure‑to‑yield with enforcement sweeps at Quentin, Avenue P, and Kings Highway. The same corners, every week. Open Data.
The toll climbs. The city waits.
This year isn’t merciful. In this area, 265 crashes year‑to‑date. Seven people dead. Injuries up 22% over last year’s pace. The youngest are dying: four under 18 this year. Area stats.
Some deaths draw cameras. Most do not. The database has no flowers, no candles. Only fields. “Apparent Death.” “Crush Injuries.” “Crossing With Signal.” Crash 4801962.
Officials know what works — do they?
Albany gave the city the power to slow cars. City Hall can set safer speeds. Advocates pushed, and the council renewed cameras around schools through 2030. But drivers who rack up tickets keep killing. A small group does outsized harm. The fix is on the table: lower speeds citywide and force repeat speeders to obey the limit.
The bill in Albany would require speed‑limiting devices for the worst offenders. It moved in June. Some lawmakers missed votes. Others said no to cameras before. The pattern is public. S 4045. Streetsblog.
What to do now
- Harden turns and daylight at Quentin Rd, Avenue P, Kings Highway. Post LPIs. Enforce failure‑to‑yield. The records point to the spots. Open Data.
- Slow the default. Make 20 the norm on residential streets. Pair with school‑zone cameras that stay on.
- Stop repeat speeders with speed limiters when tickets pile up. S 4045.
Lower speeds. Fewer funerals. If you want it, tell them. Take one minute and act.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes (area records incl. 4801962, 4698058, 4597512) - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-24
- Three NYC Crashes Leave Two Dead, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-05
- File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-12
- Meet the pols who voted against speed cameras, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23
- DOT’s anti-daylighting memo fuels opposition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08
- Brooklyn Crash Leaves Family Dead, New York Post, Published 2025-04-01
Other Representatives
District 45
1800 Sheepshead Bay Road, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Room 527, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Council Member Simcha Felder
District 44
District 22
▸ Other Geographies
Gravesend (East)-Homecrest Gravesend (East)-Homecrest sits in Brooklyn, District 44, AD 45, SD 22, Brooklyn CB15.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Gravesend (East)-Homecrest
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Woman killed in hit-and-run in Crown Heights, Brooklyn▸
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Woman killed in hit-and-run in Crown Heights, Brooklyn,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-19
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Left-turn driver hits woman crossing with signal▸Sep 14 - At E 7 St and Kings Hwy, a driver in a sedan turned left and hit a 65-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered hip and leg injuries. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A left-turning driver in a 2007 Honda sedan hit a 65-year-old woman at E 7 St and Kings Hwy in Brooklyn at 9 a.m. She was crossing with the signal at the intersection. She was listed as injured and conscious, with a hip and upper-leg contusion. According to the police report, officers recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the driver. The report lists the driver making a left turn, with impact at the left front bumper. No vehicle damage was recorded. The driver was licensed. The crash is filed under collision ID 4842513.
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught▸
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught,
amny,
Published 2025-09-14
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Lane-change driver clips stopped SUV on Avenue S▸Sep 2 - A lane-changing SUV driver hit the left rear of a stopped SUV on Avenue S at E 12 Street in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention. A 31-year-old woman driver suffered a neck contusion.
On Avenue S at E 12 Street in Brooklyn around 8 p.m., a driver changing lanes in a westbound SUV hit the left rear of a westbound SUV that was stopped in traffic. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west and one driver was changing lanes while the other was stopped. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. A 31-year-old woman driving the lane-changing SUV was injured and reported a neck contusion. The other driver and a passenger were listed with unspecified status.
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Improper Lane Use on Avenue P Injures Four▸Aug 31 - Two passengers and two drivers were hurt after drivers in two sedans and an SUV crashed at Avenue P and E 14 Street in Brooklyn. Head, neck, and chest injuries. Police recorded improper lane use by a driver.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV crashed at Avenue P and E 14 Street in Brooklyn at 2:15 p.m. Two passengers were hurt: an 18-year-old in the front seat with a reported concussion and a 17-year-old in the right rear with a neck injury. Two drivers, ages 20 and 30, were also injured, with head and chest trauma. According to the police report, police recorded improper passing or lane usage by a driver. One sedan was making a right turn; the other sedan and the SUV were traveling straight. Damage was recorded to front bumpers and a left front quarter panel.
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SUV Backs Into Boy on E 15th▸Aug 25 - A driver in an SUV backed into a 6-year-old boy on E 15th in Brooklyn. The child was playing in the roadway, not at an intersection. He suffered a contusion and stayed conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a Toyota SUV traveling south on East 15th Street in Brooklyn was "Entering Parked Position" when its center back end struck a 6-year-old pedestrian listed as "Not at Intersection" and "Playing in Roadway." The child sustained a contusion and was conscious and injured. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." The driver, a licensed man, reported no injury. Police data records the point of impact as Center Back End and the vehicle pre-crash action as Entering Parked Position.
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Left-turn crash on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 19 - A taxi hit an SUV turning left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue P. Metal met metal. The cab struck the SUV’s right side. One driver was hurt. The report cites failure to yield. The wide speedway invites this.
A northbound taxi struck a southeast-bound SUV that was making a left turn at Ocean Parkway and Avenue P in Brooklyn. One driver was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both drivers are listed with that error. The SUV took impact to the right-side doors; the taxi’s front end was crushed. The crash involved only motorists, but the danger sits at a busy corridor lined with crosswalks and bus stops. Driver actions—going straight versus turning left—combined with failure to yield created the collision. No other contributing factors were listed.
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Turning driver hits 15-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 13 - A driver turned left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist going straight. The teen was conscious. He suffered a shoulder fracture and was transported injured.
A driver making a left turn on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 15-year-old male, was conscious and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and other listed injuries. According to the police report, the motor vehicle was making a left turn and the bike was going straight ahead; impact was to the car’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report records no contributing factors for the collision. No other parties or factors are listed in the data.
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Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
26
SUV Right Turn Hits Two E‑Bike Riders▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV turned right into an e‑bike carrying two men on Coney Island Ave. Both riders were ejected and treated for abrasions. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
A driver in an SUV made a right turn and hit an e‑bike carrying two men on Coney Island Avenue at Avenue V. Both e‑bike riders, ages 35 and 40, were ejected and injured. One reported abrasions to the knee, lower leg and foot; the other reported abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. The SUV's right front bumper struck the e‑bike's center back end, according to vehicle damage reports. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
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Driver Inattention Causes Head Injury on 86th Street▸Jul 24 - A distracted driver struck on 86th Street. A young woman suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The crash left her unconscious. Police cite driver inattention as the main cause.
A 24-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle on 86th Street at West 7th Street in Brooklyn was severely injured. According to the police report, she suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signals as factors. The crash underscores the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
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SUVs Collide on Avenue O, Driver Hurt▸Jul 21 - Two SUVs crashed on Avenue O. One driver suffered a back abrasion. Police list no clear cause. Metal met metal. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at Avenue O and East 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver was injured, suffering a back abrasion. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The crash left one driver hurt and several others listed as occupants or registrants, but no further injuries are detailed.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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SUV Strikes Cyclist on Avenue P in Brooklyn▸Jul 14 - SUV hit a cyclist on Avenue P. The rider was thrown, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The SUV’s front end struck the bike’s right side. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.
A cyclist, age 21, was struck by an SUV on Avenue P near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV’s center front end hit the right side of the bike. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV driver, age 43, was not injured. No driver errors are detailed in the report. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists on city streets.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Driver Injured on Avenue Y▸Jul 13 - A sedan struck a standing vehicle on Avenue Y. One driver suffered facial injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The crash left a mark in Brooklyn’s streets.
A crash on Avenue Y at E 13 Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a standing vehicle. According to the police report, the sedan failed to yield the right-of-way. The 24-year-old male driver of the standing vehicle was injured in the face. The 51-year-old female occupant of the sedan was also involved but her injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are noted in the report.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
- Woman killed in hit-and-run in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-19
14
Left-turn driver hits woman crossing with signal▸Sep 14 - At E 7 St and Kings Hwy, a driver in a sedan turned left and hit a 65-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered hip and leg injuries. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A left-turning driver in a 2007 Honda sedan hit a 65-year-old woman at E 7 St and Kings Hwy in Brooklyn at 9 a.m. She was crossing with the signal at the intersection. She was listed as injured and conscious, with a hip and upper-leg contusion. According to the police report, officers recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the driver. The report lists the driver making a left turn, with impact at the left front bumper. No vehicle damage was recorded. The driver was licensed. The crash is filed under collision ID 4842513.
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught▸
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught,
amny,
Published 2025-09-14
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Lane-change driver clips stopped SUV on Avenue S▸Sep 2 - A lane-changing SUV driver hit the left rear of a stopped SUV on Avenue S at E 12 Street in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention. A 31-year-old woman driver suffered a neck contusion.
On Avenue S at E 12 Street in Brooklyn around 8 p.m., a driver changing lanes in a westbound SUV hit the left rear of a westbound SUV that was stopped in traffic. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west and one driver was changing lanes while the other was stopped. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. A 31-year-old woman driving the lane-changing SUV was injured and reported a neck contusion. The other driver and a passenger were listed with unspecified status.
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Improper Lane Use on Avenue P Injures Four▸Aug 31 - Two passengers and two drivers were hurt after drivers in two sedans and an SUV crashed at Avenue P and E 14 Street in Brooklyn. Head, neck, and chest injuries. Police recorded improper lane use by a driver.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV crashed at Avenue P and E 14 Street in Brooklyn at 2:15 p.m. Two passengers were hurt: an 18-year-old in the front seat with a reported concussion and a 17-year-old in the right rear with a neck injury. Two drivers, ages 20 and 30, were also injured, with head and chest trauma. According to the police report, police recorded improper passing or lane usage by a driver. One sedan was making a right turn; the other sedan and the SUV were traveling straight. Damage was recorded to front bumpers and a left front quarter panel.
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SUV Backs Into Boy on E 15th▸Aug 25 - A driver in an SUV backed into a 6-year-old boy on E 15th in Brooklyn. The child was playing in the roadway, not at an intersection. He suffered a contusion and stayed conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a Toyota SUV traveling south on East 15th Street in Brooklyn was "Entering Parked Position" when its center back end struck a 6-year-old pedestrian listed as "Not at Intersection" and "Playing in Roadway." The child sustained a contusion and was conscious and injured. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." The driver, a licensed man, reported no injury. Police data records the point of impact as Center Back End and the vehicle pre-crash action as Entering Parked Position.
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Left-turn crash on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 19 - A taxi hit an SUV turning left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue P. Metal met metal. The cab struck the SUV’s right side. One driver was hurt. The report cites failure to yield. The wide speedway invites this.
A northbound taxi struck a southeast-bound SUV that was making a left turn at Ocean Parkway and Avenue P in Brooklyn. One driver was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both drivers are listed with that error. The SUV took impact to the right-side doors; the taxi’s front end was crushed. The crash involved only motorists, but the danger sits at a busy corridor lined with crosswalks and bus stops. Driver actions—going straight versus turning left—combined with failure to yield created the collision. No other contributing factors were listed.
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Turning driver hits 15-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 13 - A driver turned left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist going straight. The teen was conscious. He suffered a shoulder fracture and was transported injured.
A driver making a left turn on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 15-year-old male, was conscious and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and other listed injuries. According to the police report, the motor vehicle was making a left turn and the bike was going straight ahead; impact was to the car’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report records no contributing factors for the collision. No other parties or factors are listed in the data.
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
26
SUV Right Turn Hits Two E‑Bike Riders▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV turned right into an e‑bike carrying two men on Coney Island Ave. Both riders were ejected and treated for abrasions. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
A driver in an SUV made a right turn and hit an e‑bike carrying two men on Coney Island Avenue at Avenue V. Both e‑bike riders, ages 35 and 40, were ejected and injured. One reported abrasions to the knee, lower leg and foot; the other reported abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. The SUV's right front bumper struck the e‑bike's center back end, according to vehicle damage reports. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
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Driver Inattention Causes Head Injury on 86th Street▸Jul 24 - A distracted driver struck on 86th Street. A young woman suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The crash left her unconscious. Police cite driver inattention as the main cause.
A 24-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle on 86th Street at West 7th Street in Brooklyn was severely injured. According to the police report, she suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signals as factors. The crash underscores the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
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SUVs Collide on Avenue O, Driver Hurt▸Jul 21 - Two SUVs crashed on Avenue O. One driver suffered a back abrasion. Police list no clear cause. Metal met metal. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at Avenue O and East 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver was injured, suffering a back abrasion. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The crash left one driver hurt and several others listed as occupants or registrants, but no further injuries are detailed.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Avenue P in Brooklyn▸Jul 14 - SUV hit a cyclist on Avenue P. The rider was thrown, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The SUV’s front end struck the bike’s right side. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.
A cyclist, age 21, was struck by an SUV on Avenue P near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV’s center front end hit the right side of the bike. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV driver, age 43, was not injured. No driver errors are detailed in the report. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists on city streets.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Driver Injured on Avenue Y▸Jul 13 - A sedan struck a standing vehicle on Avenue Y. One driver suffered facial injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The crash left a mark in Brooklyn’s streets.
A crash on Avenue Y at E 13 Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a standing vehicle. According to the police report, the sedan failed to yield the right-of-way. The 24-year-old male driver of the standing vehicle was injured in the face. The 51-year-old female occupant of the sedan was also involved but her injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are noted in the report.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Sep 14 - At E 7 St and Kings Hwy, a driver in a sedan turned left and hit a 65-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered hip and leg injuries. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A left-turning driver in a 2007 Honda sedan hit a 65-year-old woman at E 7 St and Kings Hwy in Brooklyn at 9 a.m. She was crossing with the signal at the intersection. She was listed as injured and conscious, with a hip and upper-leg contusion. According to the police report, officers recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the driver. The report lists the driver making a left turn, with impact at the left front bumper. No vehicle damage was recorded. The driver was licensed. The crash is filed under collision ID 4842513.
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught▸
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught,
amny,
Published 2025-09-14
2
Lane-change driver clips stopped SUV on Avenue S▸Sep 2 - A lane-changing SUV driver hit the left rear of a stopped SUV on Avenue S at E 12 Street in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention. A 31-year-old woman driver suffered a neck contusion.
On Avenue S at E 12 Street in Brooklyn around 8 p.m., a driver changing lanes in a westbound SUV hit the left rear of a westbound SUV that was stopped in traffic. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west and one driver was changing lanes while the other was stopped. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. A 31-year-old woman driving the lane-changing SUV was injured and reported a neck contusion. The other driver and a passenger were listed with unspecified status.
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Improper Lane Use on Avenue P Injures Four▸Aug 31 - Two passengers and two drivers were hurt after drivers in two sedans and an SUV crashed at Avenue P and E 14 Street in Brooklyn. Head, neck, and chest injuries. Police recorded improper lane use by a driver.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV crashed at Avenue P and E 14 Street in Brooklyn at 2:15 p.m. Two passengers were hurt: an 18-year-old in the front seat with a reported concussion and a 17-year-old in the right rear with a neck injury. Two drivers, ages 20 and 30, were also injured, with head and chest trauma. According to the police report, police recorded improper passing or lane usage by a driver. One sedan was making a right turn; the other sedan and the SUV were traveling straight. Damage was recorded to front bumpers and a left front quarter panel.
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SUV Backs Into Boy on E 15th▸Aug 25 - A driver in an SUV backed into a 6-year-old boy on E 15th in Brooklyn. The child was playing in the roadway, not at an intersection. He suffered a contusion and stayed conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a Toyota SUV traveling south on East 15th Street in Brooklyn was "Entering Parked Position" when its center back end struck a 6-year-old pedestrian listed as "Not at Intersection" and "Playing in Roadway." The child sustained a contusion and was conscious and injured. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." The driver, a licensed man, reported no injury. Police data records the point of impact as Center Back End and the vehicle pre-crash action as Entering Parked Position.
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Left-turn crash on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 19 - A taxi hit an SUV turning left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue P. Metal met metal. The cab struck the SUV’s right side. One driver was hurt. The report cites failure to yield. The wide speedway invites this.
A northbound taxi struck a southeast-bound SUV that was making a left turn at Ocean Parkway and Avenue P in Brooklyn. One driver was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both drivers are listed with that error. The SUV took impact to the right-side doors; the taxi’s front end was crushed. The crash involved only motorists, but the danger sits at a busy corridor lined with crosswalks and bus stops. Driver actions—going straight versus turning left—combined with failure to yield created the collision. No other contributing factors were listed.
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Turning driver hits 15-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 13 - A driver turned left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist going straight. The teen was conscious. He suffered a shoulder fracture and was transported injured.
A driver making a left turn on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 15-year-old male, was conscious and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and other listed injuries. According to the police report, the motor vehicle was making a left turn and the bike was going straight ahead; impact was to the car’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report records no contributing factors for the collision. No other parties or factors are listed in the data.
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Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
26
SUV Right Turn Hits Two E‑Bike Riders▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV turned right into an e‑bike carrying two men on Coney Island Ave. Both riders were ejected and treated for abrasions. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
A driver in an SUV made a right turn and hit an e‑bike carrying two men on Coney Island Avenue at Avenue V. Both e‑bike riders, ages 35 and 40, were ejected and injured. One reported abrasions to the knee, lower leg and foot; the other reported abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. The SUV's right front bumper struck the e‑bike's center back end, according to vehicle damage reports. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
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Driver Inattention Causes Head Injury on 86th Street▸Jul 24 - A distracted driver struck on 86th Street. A young woman suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The crash left her unconscious. Police cite driver inattention as the main cause.
A 24-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle on 86th Street at West 7th Street in Brooklyn was severely injured. According to the police report, she suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signals as factors. The crash underscores the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
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SUVs Collide on Avenue O, Driver Hurt▸Jul 21 - Two SUVs crashed on Avenue O. One driver suffered a back abrasion. Police list no clear cause. Metal met metal. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at Avenue O and East 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver was injured, suffering a back abrasion. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The crash left one driver hurt and several others listed as occupants or registrants, but no further injuries are detailed.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Avenue P in Brooklyn▸Jul 14 - SUV hit a cyclist on Avenue P. The rider was thrown, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The SUV’s front end struck the bike’s right side. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.
A cyclist, age 21, was struck by an SUV on Avenue P near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV’s center front end hit the right side of the bike. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV driver, age 43, was not injured. No driver errors are detailed in the report. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists on city streets.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Driver Injured on Avenue Y▸Jul 13 - A sedan struck a standing vehicle on Avenue Y. One driver suffered facial injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The crash left a mark in Brooklyn’s streets.
A crash on Avenue Y at E 13 Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a standing vehicle. According to the police report, the sedan failed to yield the right-of-way. The 24-year-old male driver of the standing vehicle was injured in the face. The 51-year-old female occupant of the sedan was also involved but her injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are noted in the report.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
- Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught, amny, Published 2025-09-14
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Lane-change driver clips stopped SUV on Avenue S▸Sep 2 - A lane-changing SUV driver hit the left rear of a stopped SUV on Avenue S at E 12 Street in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention. A 31-year-old woman driver suffered a neck contusion.
On Avenue S at E 12 Street in Brooklyn around 8 p.m., a driver changing lanes in a westbound SUV hit the left rear of a westbound SUV that was stopped in traffic. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west and one driver was changing lanes while the other was stopped. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. A 31-year-old woman driving the lane-changing SUV was injured and reported a neck contusion. The other driver and a passenger were listed with unspecified status.
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Improper Lane Use on Avenue P Injures Four▸Aug 31 - Two passengers and two drivers were hurt after drivers in two sedans and an SUV crashed at Avenue P and E 14 Street in Brooklyn. Head, neck, and chest injuries. Police recorded improper lane use by a driver.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV crashed at Avenue P and E 14 Street in Brooklyn at 2:15 p.m. Two passengers were hurt: an 18-year-old in the front seat with a reported concussion and a 17-year-old in the right rear with a neck injury. Two drivers, ages 20 and 30, were also injured, with head and chest trauma. According to the police report, police recorded improper passing or lane usage by a driver. One sedan was making a right turn; the other sedan and the SUV were traveling straight. Damage was recorded to front bumpers and a left front quarter panel.
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SUV Backs Into Boy on E 15th▸Aug 25 - A driver in an SUV backed into a 6-year-old boy on E 15th in Brooklyn. The child was playing in the roadway, not at an intersection. He suffered a contusion and stayed conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a Toyota SUV traveling south on East 15th Street in Brooklyn was "Entering Parked Position" when its center back end struck a 6-year-old pedestrian listed as "Not at Intersection" and "Playing in Roadway." The child sustained a contusion and was conscious and injured. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." The driver, a licensed man, reported no injury. Police data records the point of impact as Center Back End and the vehicle pre-crash action as Entering Parked Position.
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Left-turn crash on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 19 - A taxi hit an SUV turning left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue P. Metal met metal. The cab struck the SUV’s right side. One driver was hurt. The report cites failure to yield. The wide speedway invites this.
A northbound taxi struck a southeast-bound SUV that was making a left turn at Ocean Parkway and Avenue P in Brooklyn. One driver was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both drivers are listed with that error. The SUV took impact to the right-side doors; the taxi’s front end was crushed. The crash involved only motorists, but the danger sits at a busy corridor lined with crosswalks and bus stops. Driver actions—going straight versus turning left—combined with failure to yield created the collision. No other contributing factors were listed.
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Turning driver hits 15-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 13 - A driver turned left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist going straight. The teen was conscious. He suffered a shoulder fracture and was transported injured.
A driver making a left turn on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 15-year-old male, was conscious and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and other listed injuries. According to the police report, the motor vehicle was making a left turn and the bike was going straight ahead; impact was to the car’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report records no contributing factors for the collision. No other parties or factors are listed in the data.
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
26
SUV Right Turn Hits Two E‑Bike Riders▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV turned right into an e‑bike carrying two men on Coney Island Ave. Both riders were ejected and treated for abrasions. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
A driver in an SUV made a right turn and hit an e‑bike carrying two men on Coney Island Avenue at Avenue V. Both e‑bike riders, ages 35 and 40, were ejected and injured. One reported abrasions to the knee, lower leg and foot; the other reported abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. The SUV's right front bumper struck the e‑bike's center back end, according to vehicle damage reports. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
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Driver Inattention Causes Head Injury on 86th Street▸Jul 24 - A distracted driver struck on 86th Street. A young woman suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The crash left her unconscious. Police cite driver inattention as the main cause.
A 24-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle on 86th Street at West 7th Street in Brooklyn was severely injured. According to the police report, she suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signals as factors. The crash underscores the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
21
SUVs Collide on Avenue O, Driver Hurt▸Jul 21 - Two SUVs crashed on Avenue O. One driver suffered a back abrasion. Police list no clear cause. Metal met metal. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at Avenue O and East 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver was injured, suffering a back abrasion. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The crash left one driver hurt and several others listed as occupants or registrants, but no further injuries are detailed.
16
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Avenue P in Brooklyn▸Jul 14 - SUV hit a cyclist on Avenue P. The rider was thrown, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The SUV’s front end struck the bike’s right side. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.
A cyclist, age 21, was struck by an SUV on Avenue P near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV’s center front end hit the right side of the bike. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV driver, age 43, was not injured. No driver errors are detailed in the report. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists on city streets.
13
Sedan Fails to Yield, Driver Injured on Avenue Y▸Jul 13 - A sedan struck a standing vehicle on Avenue Y. One driver suffered facial injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The crash left a mark in Brooklyn’s streets.
A crash on Avenue Y at E 13 Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a standing vehicle. According to the police report, the sedan failed to yield the right-of-way. The 24-year-old male driver of the standing vehicle was injured in the face. The 51-year-old female occupant of the sedan was also involved but her injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are noted in the report.
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Sep 2 - A lane-changing SUV driver hit the left rear of a stopped SUV on Avenue S at E 12 Street in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention. A 31-year-old woman driver suffered a neck contusion.
On Avenue S at E 12 Street in Brooklyn around 8 p.m., a driver changing lanes in a westbound SUV hit the left rear of a westbound SUV that was stopped in traffic. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west and one driver was changing lanes while the other was stopped. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. A 31-year-old woman driving the lane-changing SUV was injured and reported a neck contusion. The other driver and a passenger were listed with unspecified status.
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Improper Lane Use on Avenue P Injures Four▸Aug 31 - Two passengers and two drivers were hurt after drivers in two sedans and an SUV crashed at Avenue P and E 14 Street in Brooklyn. Head, neck, and chest injuries. Police recorded improper lane use by a driver.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV crashed at Avenue P and E 14 Street in Brooklyn at 2:15 p.m. Two passengers were hurt: an 18-year-old in the front seat with a reported concussion and a 17-year-old in the right rear with a neck injury. Two drivers, ages 20 and 30, were also injured, with head and chest trauma. According to the police report, police recorded improper passing or lane usage by a driver. One sedan was making a right turn; the other sedan and the SUV were traveling straight. Damage was recorded to front bumpers and a left front quarter panel.
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SUV Backs Into Boy on E 15th▸Aug 25 - A driver in an SUV backed into a 6-year-old boy on E 15th in Brooklyn. The child was playing in the roadway, not at an intersection. He suffered a contusion and stayed conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a Toyota SUV traveling south on East 15th Street in Brooklyn was "Entering Parked Position" when its center back end struck a 6-year-old pedestrian listed as "Not at Intersection" and "Playing in Roadway." The child sustained a contusion and was conscious and injured. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." The driver, a licensed man, reported no injury. Police data records the point of impact as Center Back End and the vehicle pre-crash action as Entering Parked Position.
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Left-turn crash on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 19 - A taxi hit an SUV turning left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue P. Metal met metal. The cab struck the SUV’s right side. One driver was hurt. The report cites failure to yield. The wide speedway invites this.
A northbound taxi struck a southeast-bound SUV that was making a left turn at Ocean Parkway and Avenue P in Brooklyn. One driver was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both drivers are listed with that error. The SUV took impact to the right-side doors; the taxi’s front end was crushed. The crash involved only motorists, but the danger sits at a busy corridor lined with crosswalks and bus stops. Driver actions—going straight versus turning left—combined with failure to yield created the collision. No other contributing factors were listed.
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Turning driver hits 15-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 13 - A driver turned left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist going straight. The teen was conscious. He suffered a shoulder fracture and was transported injured.
A driver making a left turn on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 15-year-old male, was conscious and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and other listed injuries. According to the police report, the motor vehicle was making a left turn and the bike was going straight ahead; impact was to the car’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report records no contributing factors for the collision. No other parties or factors are listed in the data.
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Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
26
SUV Right Turn Hits Two E‑Bike Riders▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV turned right into an e‑bike carrying two men on Coney Island Ave. Both riders were ejected and treated for abrasions. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
A driver in an SUV made a right turn and hit an e‑bike carrying two men on Coney Island Avenue at Avenue V. Both e‑bike riders, ages 35 and 40, were ejected and injured. One reported abrasions to the knee, lower leg and foot; the other reported abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. The SUV's right front bumper struck the e‑bike's center back end, according to vehicle damage reports. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
24
Driver Inattention Causes Head Injury on 86th Street▸Jul 24 - A distracted driver struck on 86th Street. A young woman suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The crash left her unconscious. Police cite driver inattention as the main cause.
A 24-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle on 86th Street at West 7th Street in Brooklyn was severely injured. According to the police report, she suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signals as factors. The crash underscores the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
21
SUVs Collide on Avenue O, Driver Hurt▸Jul 21 - Two SUVs crashed on Avenue O. One driver suffered a back abrasion. Police list no clear cause. Metal met metal. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at Avenue O and East 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver was injured, suffering a back abrasion. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The crash left one driver hurt and several others listed as occupants or registrants, but no further injuries are detailed.
16
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Avenue P in Brooklyn▸Jul 14 - SUV hit a cyclist on Avenue P. The rider was thrown, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The SUV’s front end struck the bike’s right side. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.
A cyclist, age 21, was struck by an SUV on Avenue P near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV’s center front end hit the right side of the bike. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV driver, age 43, was not injured. No driver errors are detailed in the report. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists on city streets.
13
Sedan Fails to Yield, Driver Injured on Avenue Y▸Jul 13 - A sedan struck a standing vehicle on Avenue Y. One driver suffered facial injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The crash left a mark in Brooklyn’s streets.
A crash on Avenue Y at E 13 Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a standing vehicle. According to the police report, the sedan failed to yield the right-of-way. The 24-year-old male driver of the standing vehicle was injured in the face. The 51-year-old female occupant of the sedan was also involved but her injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are noted in the report.
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Aug 31 - Two passengers and two drivers were hurt after drivers in two sedans and an SUV crashed at Avenue P and E 14 Street in Brooklyn. Head, neck, and chest injuries. Police recorded improper lane use by a driver.
Drivers of two sedans and an SUV crashed at Avenue P and E 14 Street in Brooklyn at 2:15 p.m. Two passengers were hurt: an 18-year-old in the front seat with a reported concussion and a 17-year-old in the right rear with a neck injury. Two drivers, ages 20 and 30, were also injured, with head and chest trauma. According to the police report, police recorded improper passing or lane usage by a driver. One sedan was making a right turn; the other sedan and the SUV were traveling straight. Damage was recorded to front bumpers and a left front quarter panel.
25
SUV Backs Into Boy on E 15th▸Aug 25 - A driver in an SUV backed into a 6-year-old boy on E 15th in Brooklyn. The child was playing in the roadway, not at an intersection. He suffered a contusion and stayed conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a Toyota SUV traveling south on East 15th Street in Brooklyn was "Entering Parked Position" when its center back end struck a 6-year-old pedestrian listed as "Not at Intersection" and "Playing in Roadway." The child sustained a contusion and was conscious and injured. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." The driver, a licensed man, reported no injury. Police data records the point of impact as Center Back End and the vehicle pre-crash action as Entering Parked Position.
19
Left-turn crash on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 19 - A taxi hit an SUV turning left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue P. Metal met metal. The cab struck the SUV’s right side. One driver was hurt. The report cites failure to yield. The wide speedway invites this.
A northbound taxi struck a southeast-bound SUV that was making a left turn at Ocean Parkway and Avenue P in Brooklyn. One driver was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both drivers are listed with that error. The SUV took impact to the right-side doors; the taxi’s front end was crushed. The crash involved only motorists, but the danger sits at a busy corridor lined with crosswalks and bus stops. Driver actions—going straight versus turning left—combined with failure to yield created the collision. No other contributing factors were listed.
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Turning driver hits 15-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 13 - A driver turned left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist going straight. The teen was conscious. He suffered a shoulder fracture and was transported injured.
A driver making a left turn on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 15-year-old male, was conscious and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and other listed injuries. According to the police report, the motor vehicle was making a left turn and the bike was going straight ahead; impact was to the car’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report records no contributing factors for the collision. No other parties or factors are listed in the data.
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
26
SUV Right Turn Hits Two E‑Bike Riders▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV turned right into an e‑bike carrying two men on Coney Island Ave. Both riders were ejected and treated for abrasions. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
A driver in an SUV made a right turn and hit an e‑bike carrying two men on Coney Island Avenue at Avenue V. Both e‑bike riders, ages 35 and 40, were ejected and injured. One reported abrasions to the knee, lower leg and foot; the other reported abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. The SUV's right front bumper struck the e‑bike's center back end, according to vehicle damage reports. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
24
Driver Inattention Causes Head Injury on 86th Street▸Jul 24 - A distracted driver struck on 86th Street. A young woman suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The crash left her unconscious. Police cite driver inattention as the main cause.
A 24-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle on 86th Street at West 7th Street in Brooklyn was severely injured. According to the police report, she suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signals as factors. The crash underscores the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
21
SUVs Collide on Avenue O, Driver Hurt▸Jul 21 - Two SUVs crashed on Avenue O. One driver suffered a back abrasion. Police list no clear cause. Metal met metal. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at Avenue O and East 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver was injured, suffering a back abrasion. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The crash left one driver hurt and several others listed as occupants or registrants, but no further injuries are detailed.
16
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Avenue P in Brooklyn▸Jul 14 - SUV hit a cyclist on Avenue P. The rider was thrown, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The SUV’s front end struck the bike’s right side. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.
A cyclist, age 21, was struck by an SUV on Avenue P near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV’s center front end hit the right side of the bike. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV driver, age 43, was not injured. No driver errors are detailed in the report. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists on city streets.
13
Sedan Fails to Yield, Driver Injured on Avenue Y▸Jul 13 - A sedan struck a standing vehicle on Avenue Y. One driver suffered facial injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The crash left a mark in Brooklyn’s streets.
A crash on Avenue Y at E 13 Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a standing vehicle. According to the police report, the sedan failed to yield the right-of-way. The 24-year-old male driver of the standing vehicle was injured in the face. The 51-year-old female occupant of the sedan was also involved but her injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are noted in the report.
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
-
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Aug 25 - A driver in an SUV backed into a 6-year-old boy on E 15th in Brooklyn. The child was playing in the roadway, not at an intersection. He suffered a contusion and stayed conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a Toyota SUV traveling south on East 15th Street in Brooklyn was "Entering Parked Position" when its center back end struck a 6-year-old pedestrian listed as "Not at Intersection" and "Playing in Roadway." The child sustained a contusion and was conscious and injured. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." The driver, a licensed man, reported no injury. Police data records the point of impact as Center Back End and the vehicle pre-crash action as Entering Parked Position.
19
Left-turn crash on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 19 - A taxi hit an SUV turning left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue P. Metal met metal. The cab struck the SUV’s right side. One driver was hurt. The report cites failure to yield. The wide speedway invites this.
A northbound taxi struck a southeast-bound SUV that was making a left turn at Ocean Parkway and Avenue P in Brooklyn. One driver was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both drivers are listed with that error. The SUV took impact to the right-side doors; the taxi’s front end was crushed. The crash involved only motorists, but the danger sits at a busy corridor lined with crosswalks and bus stops. Driver actions—going straight versus turning left—combined with failure to yield created the collision. No other contributing factors were listed.
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Turning driver hits 15-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 13 - A driver turned left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist going straight. The teen was conscious. He suffered a shoulder fracture and was transported injured.
A driver making a left turn on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 15-year-old male, was conscious and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and other listed injuries. According to the police report, the motor vehicle was making a left turn and the bike was going straight ahead; impact was to the car’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report records no contributing factors for the collision. No other parties or factors are listed in the data.
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
26
SUV Right Turn Hits Two E‑Bike Riders▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV turned right into an e‑bike carrying two men on Coney Island Ave. Both riders were ejected and treated for abrasions. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
A driver in an SUV made a right turn and hit an e‑bike carrying two men on Coney Island Avenue at Avenue V. Both e‑bike riders, ages 35 and 40, were ejected and injured. One reported abrasions to the knee, lower leg and foot; the other reported abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. The SUV's right front bumper struck the e‑bike's center back end, according to vehicle damage reports. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
24
Driver Inattention Causes Head Injury on 86th Street▸Jul 24 - A distracted driver struck on 86th Street. A young woman suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The crash left her unconscious. Police cite driver inattention as the main cause.
A 24-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle on 86th Street at West 7th Street in Brooklyn was severely injured. According to the police report, she suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signals as factors. The crash underscores the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
21
SUVs Collide on Avenue O, Driver Hurt▸Jul 21 - Two SUVs crashed on Avenue O. One driver suffered a back abrasion. Police list no clear cause. Metal met metal. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at Avenue O and East 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver was injured, suffering a back abrasion. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The crash left one driver hurt and several others listed as occupants or registrants, but no further injuries are detailed.
16
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
-
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Avenue P in Brooklyn▸Jul 14 - SUV hit a cyclist on Avenue P. The rider was thrown, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The SUV’s front end struck the bike’s right side. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.
A cyclist, age 21, was struck by an SUV on Avenue P near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV’s center front end hit the right side of the bike. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV driver, age 43, was not injured. No driver errors are detailed in the report. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists on city streets.
13
Sedan Fails to Yield, Driver Injured on Avenue Y▸Jul 13 - A sedan struck a standing vehicle on Avenue Y. One driver suffered facial injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The crash left a mark in Brooklyn’s streets.
A crash on Avenue Y at E 13 Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a standing vehicle. According to the police report, the sedan failed to yield the right-of-way. The 24-year-old male driver of the standing vehicle was injured in the face. The 51-year-old female occupant of the sedan was also involved but her injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are noted in the report.
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
-
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
-
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Aug 19 - A taxi hit an SUV turning left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue P. Metal met metal. The cab struck the SUV’s right side. One driver was hurt. The report cites failure to yield. The wide speedway invites this.
A northbound taxi struck a southeast-bound SUV that was making a left turn at Ocean Parkway and Avenue P in Brooklyn. One driver was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both drivers are listed with that error. The SUV took impact to the right-side doors; the taxi’s front end was crushed. The crash involved only motorists, but the danger sits at a busy corridor lined with crosswalks and bus stops. Driver actions—going straight versus turning left—combined with failure to yield created the collision. No other contributing factors were listed.
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Turning driver hits 15-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 13 - A driver turned left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist going straight. The teen was conscious. He suffered a shoulder fracture and was transported injured.
A driver making a left turn on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 15-year-old male, was conscious and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and other listed injuries. According to the police report, the motor vehicle was making a left turn and the bike was going straight ahead; impact was to the car’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report records no contributing factors for the collision. No other parties or factors are listed in the data.
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
26
SUV Right Turn Hits Two E‑Bike Riders▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV turned right into an e‑bike carrying two men on Coney Island Ave. Both riders were ejected and treated for abrasions. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
A driver in an SUV made a right turn and hit an e‑bike carrying two men on Coney Island Avenue at Avenue V. Both e‑bike riders, ages 35 and 40, were ejected and injured. One reported abrasions to the knee, lower leg and foot; the other reported abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. The SUV's right front bumper struck the e‑bike's center back end, according to vehicle damage reports. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
24
Driver Inattention Causes Head Injury on 86th Street▸Jul 24 - A distracted driver struck on 86th Street. A young woman suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The crash left her unconscious. Police cite driver inattention as the main cause.
A 24-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle on 86th Street at West 7th Street in Brooklyn was severely injured. According to the police report, she suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signals as factors. The crash underscores the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
21
SUVs Collide on Avenue O, Driver Hurt▸Jul 21 - Two SUVs crashed on Avenue O. One driver suffered a back abrasion. Police list no clear cause. Metal met metal. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at Avenue O and East 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver was injured, suffering a back abrasion. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The crash left one driver hurt and several others listed as occupants or registrants, but no further injuries are detailed.
16
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
-
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Avenue P in Brooklyn▸Jul 14 - SUV hit a cyclist on Avenue P. The rider was thrown, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The SUV’s front end struck the bike’s right side. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.
A cyclist, age 21, was struck by an SUV on Avenue P near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV’s center front end hit the right side of the bike. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV driver, age 43, was not injured. No driver errors are detailed in the report. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists on city streets.
13
Sedan Fails to Yield, Driver Injured on Avenue Y▸Jul 13 - A sedan struck a standing vehicle on Avenue Y. One driver suffered facial injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The crash left a mark in Brooklyn’s streets.
A crash on Avenue Y at E 13 Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a standing vehicle. According to the police report, the sedan failed to yield the right-of-way. The 24-year-old male driver of the standing vehicle was injured in the face. The 51-year-old female occupant of the sedan was also involved but her injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are noted in the report.
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
-
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
- File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Vernikov co-sponsors bill to remove bus and bike lane benchmarks, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Turning driver hits 15-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 13 - A driver turned left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist going straight. The teen was conscious. He suffered a shoulder fracture and was transported injured.
A driver making a left turn on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 15-year-old male, was conscious and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and other listed injuries. According to the police report, the motor vehicle was making a left turn and the bike was going straight ahead; impact was to the car’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report records no contributing factors for the collision. No other parties or factors are listed in the data.
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
26
SUV Right Turn Hits Two E‑Bike Riders▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV turned right into an e‑bike carrying two men on Coney Island Ave. Both riders were ejected and treated for abrasions. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
A driver in an SUV made a right turn and hit an e‑bike carrying two men on Coney Island Avenue at Avenue V. Both e‑bike riders, ages 35 and 40, were ejected and injured. One reported abrasions to the knee, lower leg and foot; the other reported abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. The SUV's right front bumper struck the e‑bike's center back end, according to vehicle damage reports. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
24
Driver Inattention Causes Head Injury on 86th Street▸Jul 24 - A distracted driver struck on 86th Street. A young woman suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The crash left her unconscious. Police cite driver inattention as the main cause.
A 24-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle on 86th Street at West 7th Street in Brooklyn was severely injured. According to the police report, she suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signals as factors. The crash underscores the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
21
SUVs Collide on Avenue O, Driver Hurt▸Jul 21 - Two SUVs crashed on Avenue O. One driver suffered a back abrasion. Police list no clear cause. Metal met metal. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at Avenue O and East 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver was injured, suffering a back abrasion. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The crash left one driver hurt and several others listed as occupants or registrants, but no further injuries are detailed.
16
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
-
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Avenue P in Brooklyn▸Jul 14 - SUV hit a cyclist on Avenue P. The rider was thrown, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The SUV’s front end struck the bike’s right side. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.
A cyclist, age 21, was struck by an SUV on Avenue P near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV’s center front end hit the right side of the bike. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV driver, age 43, was not injured. No driver errors are detailed in the report. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists on city streets.
13
Sedan Fails to Yield, Driver Injured on Avenue Y▸Jul 13 - A sedan struck a standing vehicle on Avenue Y. One driver suffered facial injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The crash left a mark in Brooklyn’s streets.
A crash on Avenue Y at E 13 Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a standing vehicle. According to the police report, the sedan failed to yield the right-of-way. The 24-year-old male driver of the standing vehicle was injured in the face. The 51-year-old female occupant of the sedan was also involved but her injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are noted in the report.
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
-
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
-
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
- File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
13
Turning driver hits 15-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 13 - A driver turned left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist going straight. The teen was conscious. He suffered a shoulder fracture and was transported injured.
A driver making a left turn on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 15-year-old male, was conscious and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and other listed injuries. According to the police report, the motor vehicle was making a left turn and the bike was going straight ahead; impact was to the car’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report records no contributing factors for the collision. No other parties or factors are listed in the data.
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
26
SUV Right Turn Hits Two E‑Bike Riders▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV turned right into an e‑bike carrying two men on Coney Island Ave. Both riders were ejected and treated for abrasions. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
A driver in an SUV made a right turn and hit an e‑bike carrying two men on Coney Island Avenue at Avenue V. Both e‑bike riders, ages 35 and 40, were ejected and injured. One reported abrasions to the knee, lower leg and foot; the other reported abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. The SUV's right front bumper struck the e‑bike's center back end, according to vehicle damage reports. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
24
Driver Inattention Causes Head Injury on 86th Street▸Jul 24 - A distracted driver struck on 86th Street. A young woman suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The crash left her unconscious. Police cite driver inattention as the main cause.
A 24-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle on 86th Street at West 7th Street in Brooklyn was severely injured. According to the police report, she suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signals as factors. The crash underscores the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
21
SUVs Collide on Avenue O, Driver Hurt▸Jul 21 - Two SUVs crashed on Avenue O. One driver suffered a back abrasion. Police list no clear cause. Metal met metal. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at Avenue O and East 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver was injured, suffering a back abrasion. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The crash left one driver hurt and several others listed as occupants or registrants, but no further injuries are detailed.
16
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
-
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Avenue P in Brooklyn▸Jul 14 - SUV hit a cyclist on Avenue P. The rider was thrown, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The SUV’s front end struck the bike’s right side. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.
A cyclist, age 21, was struck by an SUV on Avenue P near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV’s center front end hit the right side of the bike. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV driver, age 43, was not injured. No driver errors are detailed in the report. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists on city streets.
13
Sedan Fails to Yield, Driver Injured on Avenue Y▸Jul 13 - A sedan struck a standing vehicle on Avenue Y. One driver suffered facial injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The crash left a mark in Brooklyn’s streets.
A crash on Avenue Y at E 13 Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a standing vehicle. According to the police report, the sedan failed to yield the right-of-way. The 24-year-old male driver of the standing vehicle was injured in the face. The 51-year-old female occupant of the sedan was also involved but her injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are noted in the report.
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
-
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Aug 13 - A driver turned left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist going straight. The teen was conscious. He suffered a shoulder fracture and was transported injured.
A driver making a left turn on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 15-year-old male, was conscious and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and other listed injuries. According to the police report, the motor vehicle was making a left turn and the bike was going straight ahead; impact was to the car’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report records no contributing factors for the collision. No other parties or factors are listed in the data.
8
Vernikov Opposes Safety‑Boosting Daylighting Citing DOT Cost Claims▸Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
26
SUV Right Turn Hits Two E‑Bike Riders▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV turned right into an e‑bike carrying two men on Coney Island Ave. Both riders were ejected and treated for abrasions. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
A driver in an SUV made a right turn and hit an e‑bike carrying two men on Coney Island Avenue at Avenue V. Both e‑bike riders, ages 35 and 40, were ejected and injured. One reported abrasions to the knee, lower leg and foot; the other reported abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. The SUV's right front bumper struck the e‑bike's center back end, according to vehicle damage reports. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
24
Driver Inattention Causes Head Injury on 86th Street▸Jul 24 - A distracted driver struck on 86th Street. A young woman suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The crash left her unconscious. Police cite driver inattention as the main cause.
A 24-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle on 86th Street at West 7th Street in Brooklyn was severely injured. According to the police report, she suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signals as factors. The crash underscores the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
21
SUVs Collide on Avenue O, Driver Hurt▸Jul 21 - Two SUVs crashed on Avenue O. One driver suffered a back abrasion. Police list no clear cause. Metal met metal. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at Avenue O and East 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver was injured, suffering a back abrasion. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The crash left one driver hurt and several others listed as occupants or registrants, but no further injuries are detailed.
16
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
-
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Avenue P in Brooklyn▸Jul 14 - SUV hit a cyclist on Avenue P. The rider was thrown, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The SUV’s front end struck the bike’s right side. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.
A cyclist, age 21, was struck by an SUV on Avenue P near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV’s center front end hit the right side of the bike. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV driver, age 43, was not injured. No driver errors are detailed in the report. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists on city streets.
13
Sedan Fails to Yield, Driver Injured on Avenue Y▸Jul 13 - A sedan struck a standing vehicle on Avenue Y. One driver suffered facial injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The crash left a mark in Brooklyn’s streets.
A crash on Avenue Y at E 13 Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a standing vehicle. According to the police report, the sedan failed to yield the right-of-way. The 24-year-old male driver of the standing vehicle was injured in the face. The 51-year-old female occupant of the sedan was also involved but her injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are noted in the report.
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
-
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
-
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Aug 8 - DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Bill: universal daylighting (no bill number listed). Status: stalled amid DOT opposition despite broad Council support. Committee: not listed. Key date: August 8, 2025 (Streetsblog NYC report). Matter title quoted: "We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting 'Scare Tactic' Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols." DOT released a report claiming $3 billion in costs and 300,000 lost parking spots. Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella cited the report and opposed the measure. Council Member Julie Won and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report flawed; Won asked, "It isn’t unreasonable to invest under $10k to save the lives of children and all pedestrians with daylighting?" Safety analyst: DOT's opposition undermines a proven, system-wide safety measure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing parking over vulnerable road user safety and risking mode shift and equitable street access.
- We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08
26
SUV Right Turn Hits Two E‑Bike Riders▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV turned right into an e‑bike carrying two men on Coney Island Ave. Both riders were ejected and treated for abrasions. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
A driver in an SUV made a right turn and hit an e‑bike carrying two men on Coney Island Avenue at Avenue V. Both e‑bike riders, ages 35 and 40, were ejected and injured. One reported abrasions to the knee, lower leg and foot; the other reported abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. The SUV's right front bumper struck the e‑bike's center back end, according to vehicle damage reports. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
24
Driver Inattention Causes Head Injury on 86th Street▸Jul 24 - A distracted driver struck on 86th Street. A young woman suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The crash left her unconscious. Police cite driver inattention as the main cause.
A 24-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle on 86th Street at West 7th Street in Brooklyn was severely injured. According to the police report, she suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signals as factors. The crash underscores the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
21
SUVs Collide on Avenue O, Driver Hurt▸Jul 21 - Two SUVs crashed on Avenue O. One driver suffered a back abrasion. Police list no clear cause. Metal met metal. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at Avenue O and East 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver was injured, suffering a back abrasion. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The crash left one driver hurt and several others listed as occupants or registrants, but no further injuries are detailed.
16
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
-
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Avenue P in Brooklyn▸Jul 14 - SUV hit a cyclist on Avenue P. The rider was thrown, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The SUV’s front end struck the bike’s right side. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.
A cyclist, age 21, was struck by an SUV on Avenue P near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV’s center front end hit the right side of the bike. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV driver, age 43, was not injured. No driver errors are detailed in the report. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists on city streets.
13
Sedan Fails to Yield, Driver Injured on Avenue Y▸Jul 13 - A sedan struck a standing vehicle on Avenue Y. One driver suffered facial injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The crash left a mark in Brooklyn’s streets.
A crash on Avenue Y at E 13 Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a standing vehicle. According to the police report, the sedan failed to yield the right-of-way. The 24-year-old male driver of the standing vehicle was injured in the face. The 51-year-old female occupant of the sedan was also involved but her injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are noted in the report.
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
-
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
-
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV turned right into an e‑bike carrying two men on Coney Island Ave. Both riders were ejected and treated for abrasions. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
A driver in an SUV made a right turn and hit an e‑bike carrying two men on Coney Island Avenue at Avenue V. Both e‑bike riders, ages 35 and 40, were ejected and injured. One reported abrasions to the knee, lower leg and foot; the other reported abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. The SUV's right front bumper struck the e‑bike's center back end, according to vehicle damage reports. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
24
Driver Inattention Causes Head Injury on 86th Street▸Jul 24 - A distracted driver struck on 86th Street. A young woman suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The crash left her unconscious. Police cite driver inattention as the main cause.
A 24-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle on 86th Street at West 7th Street in Brooklyn was severely injured. According to the police report, she suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signals as factors. The crash underscores the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
21
SUVs Collide on Avenue O, Driver Hurt▸Jul 21 - Two SUVs crashed on Avenue O. One driver suffered a back abrasion. Police list no clear cause. Metal met metal. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at Avenue O and East 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver was injured, suffering a back abrasion. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The crash left one driver hurt and several others listed as occupants or registrants, but no further injuries are detailed.
16
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
-
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Avenue P in Brooklyn▸Jul 14 - SUV hit a cyclist on Avenue P. The rider was thrown, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The SUV’s front end struck the bike’s right side. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.
A cyclist, age 21, was struck by an SUV on Avenue P near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV’s center front end hit the right side of the bike. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV driver, age 43, was not injured. No driver errors are detailed in the report. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists on city streets.
13
Sedan Fails to Yield, Driver Injured on Avenue Y▸Jul 13 - A sedan struck a standing vehicle on Avenue Y. One driver suffered facial injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The crash left a mark in Brooklyn’s streets.
A crash on Avenue Y at E 13 Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a standing vehicle. According to the police report, the sedan failed to yield the right-of-way. The 24-year-old male driver of the standing vehicle was injured in the face. The 51-year-old female occupant of the sedan was also involved but her injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are noted in the report.
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
-
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
-
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Jul 24 - A distracted driver struck on 86th Street. A young woman suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The crash left her unconscious. Police cite driver inattention as the main cause.
A 24-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle on 86th Street at West 7th Street in Brooklyn was severely injured. According to the police report, she suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signals as factors. The crash underscores the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
21
SUVs Collide on Avenue O, Driver Hurt▸Jul 21 - Two SUVs crashed on Avenue O. One driver suffered a back abrasion. Police list no clear cause. Metal met metal. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at Avenue O and East 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver was injured, suffering a back abrasion. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The crash left one driver hurt and several others listed as occupants or registrants, but no further injuries are detailed.
16
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
-
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Avenue P in Brooklyn▸Jul 14 - SUV hit a cyclist on Avenue P. The rider was thrown, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The SUV’s front end struck the bike’s right side. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.
A cyclist, age 21, was struck by an SUV on Avenue P near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV’s center front end hit the right side of the bike. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV driver, age 43, was not injured. No driver errors are detailed in the report. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists on city streets.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Driver Injured on Avenue Y▸Jul 13 - A sedan struck a standing vehicle on Avenue Y. One driver suffered facial injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The crash left a mark in Brooklyn’s streets.
A crash on Avenue Y at E 13 Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a standing vehicle. According to the police report, the sedan failed to yield the right-of-way. The 24-year-old male driver of the standing vehicle was injured in the face. The 51-year-old female occupant of the sedan was also involved but her injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are noted in the report.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Jul 21 - Two SUVs crashed on Avenue O. One driver suffered a back abrasion. Police list no clear cause. Metal met metal. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at Avenue O and East 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver was injured, suffering a back abrasion. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The crash left one driver hurt and several others listed as occupants or registrants, but no further injuries are detailed.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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SUV Strikes Cyclist on Avenue P in Brooklyn▸Jul 14 - SUV hit a cyclist on Avenue P. The rider was thrown, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The SUV’s front end struck the bike’s right side. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.
A cyclist, age 21, was struck by an SUV on Avenue P near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV’s center front end hit the right side of the bike. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV driver, age 43, was not injured. No driver errors are detailed in the report. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists on city streets.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Driver Injured on Avenue Y▸Jul 13 - A sedan struck a standing vehicle on Avenue Y. One driver suffered facial injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The crash left a mark in Brooklyn’s streets.
A crash on Avenue Y at E 13 Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a standing vehicle. According to the police report, the sedan failed to yield the right-of-way. The 24-year-old male driver of the standing vehicle was injured in the face. The 51-year-old female occupant of the sedan was also involved but her injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are noted in the report.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
- Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Avenue P in Brooklyn▸Jul 14 - SUV hit a cyclist on Avenue P. The rider was thrown, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The SUV’s front end struck the bike’s right side. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.
A cyclist, age 21, was struck by an SUV on Avenue P near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV’s center front end hit the right side of the bike. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV driver, age 43, was not injured. No driver errors are detailed in the report. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists on city streets.
13
Sedan Fails to Yield, Driver Injured on Avenue Y▸Jul 13 - A sedan struck a standing vehicle on Avenue Y. One driver suffered facial injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The crash left a mark in Brooklyn’s streets.
A crash on Avenue Y at E 13 Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a standing vehicle. According to the police report, the sedan failed to yield the right-of-way. The 24-year-old male driver of the standing vehicle was injured in the face. The 51-year-old female occupant of the sedan was also involved but her injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are noted in the report.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
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SUV Strikes Cyclist on Avenue P in Brooklyn▸Jul 14 - SUV hit a cyclist on Avenue P. The rider was thrown, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The SUV’s front end struck the bike’s right side. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.
A cyclist, age 21, was struck by an SUV on Avenue P near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV’s center front end hit the right side of the bike. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV driver, age 43, was not injured. No driver errors are detailed in the report. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists on city streets.
13
Sedan Fails to Yield, Driver Injured on Avenue Y▸Jul 13 - A sedan struck a standing vehicle on Avenue Y. One driver suffered facial injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The crash left a mark in Brooklyn’s streets.
A crash on Avenue Y at E 13 Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a standing vehicle. According to the police report, the sedan failed to yield the right-of-way. The 24-year-old male driver of the standing vehicle was injured in the face. The 51-year-old female occupant of the sedan was also involved but her injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are noted in the report.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Jul 14 - SUV hit a cyclist on Avenue P. The rider was thrown, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The SUV’s front end struck the bike’s right side. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.
A cyclist, age 21, was struck by an SUV on Avenue P near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV’s center front end hit the right side of the bike. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV driver, age 43, was not injured. No driver errors are detailed in the report. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists on city streets.
13
Sedan Fails to Yield, Driver Injured on Avenue Y▸Jul 13 - A sedan struck a standing vehicle on Avenue Y. One driver suffered facial injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The crash left a mark in Brooklyn’s streets.
A crash on Avenue Y at E 13 Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a standing vehicle. According to the police report, the sedan failed to yield the right-of-way. The 24-year-old male driver of the standing vehicle was injured in the face. The 51-year-old female occupant of the sedan was also involved but her injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are noted in the report.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Jul 13 - A sedan struck a standing vehicle on Avenue Y. One driver suffered facial injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The crash left a mark in Brooklyn’s streets.
A crash on Avenue Y at E 13 Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a standing vehicle. According to the police report, the sedan failed to yield the right-of-way. The 24-year-old male driver of the standing vehicle was injured in the face. The 51-year-old female occupant of the sedan was also involved but her injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are noted in the report.
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
-
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
- BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-12
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
- 2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes, The New York Times, Published 2025-07-11