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Jul 13 - Council moves to shield delivery workers. Wage floors, tipping rules, and safety gear on the line. Workers face street danger daily. New rules aim to cut risk and boost dignity.

On July 14, 2025, the NYC Council will vote on bills to protect delivery workers. The agenda includes wage floors, tipping requirements, and safety measures. Council Members Shaun Abreu, Jennifer Gutierrez, and Sandy Nurse sponsor key bills. Barbara Russo-Lennon supports the package. The matter summary states: 'Council members will vote on a list of legislative items that would benefit delivery app workers.' These protections can improve worker well-being and bargaining power, reducing pressure to take unsafe risks. The council’s action targets the daily hazards faced by delivery workers on city streets.

• NYC Council expected to vote Monday on wage and workplace protections for delivery workers, AMNY, Published 2025-07-13

Jul 12 - The driver of an FDNY vehicle turned right and hit a parked sedan on Ralph Ave. Three women inside suffered neck injuries and reported whiplash. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'

The driver of an FDNY vehicle was making a right turn northbound on Ralph Ave and hit a parked sedan near Sterling Pl in Brooklyn. Three women inside the sedan — the driver and two passengers — suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' The police report does not cite any driver errors. The sedan showed left-front quarter damage; the FDNY vehicle was logged as impacting with its right rear bumper and had no reported damage. All three occupants were conscious and not ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827127 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.

CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.

• Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-10

Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.

ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.

• Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene, ABC7, Published 2025-07-09

Jul 8 - Moped slammed on Saratoga Ave. Nineteen-year-old driver and thirty-two-year-old passenger thrown, hurt, left in shock. Both suffered abrasions. Center back end crushed. No helmets. Brooklyn street, blood on the asphalt.

A moped crashed on Saratoga Avenue at Dean Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver and a 32-year-old female passenger were partially ejected and injured, both suffering abrasions and shock. The moped’s center back end was damaged. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both injured persons. No driver errors are specified. Neither occupant wore safety equipment, as noted after the absence of identified driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826221 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 6 - A sedan hit an 18-year-old woman crossing Atlantic Avenue. She suffered a leg injury. The car’s left front bumper struck her. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.

An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Atlantic Avenue at Havens Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the car’s left front bumper hit the woman, causing a contusion to her lower leg. She was conscious at the scene. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826333 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 5 - A sedan hit a young girl crossing Fulton Street with the signal. She suffered a back injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The child stayed hurt.

A sedan traveling north on Fulton Street at Howard Avenue struck a female pedestrian, age unknown but listed as age 0, as she crossed with the signal at the intersection. According to the police report, the child suffered a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, a 19-year-old male, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor for the pedestrian. The crash left the child injured and exposed the ongoing danger for those crossing Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826251 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 4 - A sedan hit a woman crossing Somers Street. She suffered a bruised leg. The car’s left front bumper struck her. She was conscious at the scene.

A sedan traveling west struck a 31-year-old woman as she crossed Somers Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the impact came from the car’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was not at an intersection or marked crosswalk. She sustained a contusion to her lower leg and foot but remained conscious. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the police data. No helmet or signal issues were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825928 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 3 - A moped and sedan collided on Bergen Street. The moped driver suffered leg abrasions. Police cite improper passing and lane use. Both vehicles made left turns. Streets stayed dangerous.

A crash on Bergen Street at Thomas S Boyland Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and a sedan, both making left turns. The 32-year-old moped driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her leg. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was the contributing factor for both drivers. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights improper lane use as the cause, underscoring the persistent risks for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825020 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.

NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.

• Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review, NY1, Published 2025-07-01

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.

NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.

• Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-29

Jun 24 - A sedan and pickup slammed into a parked box truck on Louis Place. Two drivers hurt. Police cite driver fell asleep. Metal and bodies took the blow.

A crash on Louis Place in Brooklyn involved a sedan, a pickup, and a parked box truck. Two drivers suffered injuries—one to the leg, another across the body. According to the police report, the crash occurred when a driver fell asleep. The box truck was parked at the time. The sedan and pickup both hit the truck's rear. Police list 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824702 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 21 - SUV hit parked sedan on Herkimer. Four men involved. Injuries reported. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous. Metal and flesh meet in Brooklyn morning.

Two vehicles collided on Herkimer Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a northbound SUV struck a parked sedan. Four men, ages 27 and 44, were involved. All suffered unspecified injuries. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. One driver wore a lap belt. The crash left both vehicles damaged at their center ends. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822259 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 19 - A young man walking in Brooklyn was hit and hurt. The crash left him with a bruised leg. The street was Eastern Parkway. The driver’s actions are not listed. The system failed to protect the walker. The wound is real.

A 23-year-old male pedestrian was struck and injured at 1380 Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a contusion to his knee, lower leg, or foot and was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type, driver actions, or any contributing factors. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are listed in the data. The pedestrian’s location and actions are also marked as unknown. The crash highlights a gap in safety for those on foot, with the system offering little detail or accountability for the harm caused.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821580 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17

Jun 16 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Jun 16 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.

• File S 7785, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Jun 15 - SUV struck forklift on Broadway. Two people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn street, no margin for error.

An SUV and a forklift collided on Broadway at Stewart Street in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: a 37-year-old male driver and a 30-year-old female passenger, both suffering whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The SUV hit the forklift's center front end with its right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822845 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19